Track: Judge refuses to reinstate Adoree’ Jackson for state meet

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Luis A. Lavin refused on Thursday to grant a temporary restraining order that would have allowed Gardena Serra long jumper Adoree’ Jackson to compete at Friday’s state track and field championships.

“I don’t think you’ve shown irreparable harm,” the judge said.

Jackson was disqualified at the Southern Section Division 4 prelims after walking across the track during his competition and being shown a video by his coach, in violation of Southern Section policy and the national rule on when electronic devices can be used.

The judge indicated in the evidence presented to him that Jackson was unlikely to succeed on the merits of his case and therefore he declined to issue a temporary restraining order requiring Jackson’s reinstatement.
Jackson, headed to USC to play football and track, won the state championship in the long jump in 2012.