The high school track runner who allegedly whacked her competitor in the head with a baton is now facing criminal charges despite her claims the incident was all just an accident.
The Lynchburg Commonwealth's Attorney Office tells TMZ ... prosecutors are charging Alaila Everett with one count of assault and battery for allegedly beating Kaelen Tucker with the baton as they competed in last week's 4x200m relay race at the VHSL Class 3 State Indoor Championship in Virginia.