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There have been several baseball players of Mexican origin who have faced legal problems in USA. However, this issue is once again coming to the fore thanks to the arrest of Julio Urías last Sunday and which became known this Monday.
The Mexican pitcher was stopped by the Los Angeles Police when leaving the BMO Stadium after the defeat of LAFC in view of inter miami in the MLS for an alleged crime of domestic violence. Under this scenario, Uriah would be violating for the second time the Major League Baseball (MLB) Domestic Violence Policy introduced in 2015.
Although no details are yet known, it was learned that “El Culichi” was booked on Sunday night and released early this Monday morning after posting a $50,000 dollar bail. Uriah already has a background thanks to the fact that in 2019 he was arrested after a heated argument with a woman in a shopping center parking lot.
Upon appearing, the Mexican pushed the woman against a vehicle and left her on the floor of the car. Beverly Center of the City of Los Angeles. The 27-year-old pitcher spent the night in jail and was released after posting $20,000 bail; $30,000 less than on this second occasion. The penalty at the time for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Policy on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse was 20 games.
Esteban Loaiza
Also in the first quarter of 2018, the Mexican with the most games won in the Big Top was captured by the San Diego Police for possession and transportation of more than 20 kilograms of heroin and cocaine. Three years in jail he had to face the former pitcher of the dodgers.
Roberto Osuna
In the first quarter of 2018, the player from Toronto Blue Jays At that time, he was arrested for assaulting a woman at his home. Although he was later released from charges after an economic agreement, he was not spared from the sanction of MLBwhich left him out for 75 games.
Yovani Gallardo
The right-handed pitcher was arrested in April 2013 by authorities in Milwaukee because he tripled the amount of alcohol allowed in his blood while driving. However, he only had to deal with a $778 fine.
Karim Garcia
His case was known in 2003 when he was a figure of new york yankees. The Mexican went to blows with an employee of the stadium boston red sox, Fenway Parkin full American League Championship Series. At the time, he had to attend court and the matter resulted in a fine and 50 hours of community service.
What is the MLB Domestic Violence Policy?
This is a protocol in which the office of the commissioner of Big leagues Together with the players’ union, they signed a document on the actions to be taken in cases of domestic violence where the players are involved. The letter also contemplates accusations of sexual harassment and child abuse. The MLB have the authority to find a player guilty and they have the right to appeal immediately.
Keep reading:
· Problems in the Dodgers: Julio Urías was arrested for domestic violence in Los Angeles
They issued an arrest warrant against the former Dominican baseball player Miguel Tejada for a debt of 9 million pesos
· Wander Franco, Tampa Bay baseball player, investigated for allegedly being involved with an underage girl
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