Former MLB pitcher John Wetteland arrested on child sexual abuse charge

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Former major league closer John Wetteland was arrested Monday on a charge of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14, police records show.

The 52-year-old was released from custody after posting a $25,000 surety bond according to the Denton County (Texas) Sheriff's Office.

In 12 seasons, Wetteland was 48-45 with a 2.93 ERA and 330 saves. He was a member of the New York Yankees' 1996 World Series championship team and was named MVP of the series. He also played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos and Texas Rangers.

Wetteland is a member of the Rangers' Hall of Fame and currently lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Trophy Club, Texas.


 

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Had no idea dude lives 2 minutes from me. There were choppers over here all day apparently. Safest city in Texas...
 

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...but the abuse apparently happened down the road at another house in another town he owns. Still safe over here...he just bought this house.
 

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Not sure. There’s just something about taking the word of a four-year-old kid saying a relative abused them when the guy has everything to lose.
I am not saying he is guilty because I do not have all the facts, but I am pretty sure there is more to it than a 4 year old said he did it and then he got arrested.
 

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A 14 year repressed memory based charge. I don't buy it. For the record I never ever believed that ford story tale lady either who pocketed over one million dollars on a go fund me deal.
 

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That behavior was wrong and bad and he should not walk! azzkick(&^azzkick(&^azzkick(&^azzkick(&^azzkick(&^azzkick(&^
 

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A 14 year repressed memory based charge. I don't buy it. For the record I never ever believed that ford story tale lady either who pocketed over one million dollars on a go fund me deal.


The old repressed memory theory ..... huh interesting

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All seems a little weird, need to let the facts play out because media reports on arrests can be absolutely misleading. In this initial report, I find it interesting that bail is only $ 25,000, I'm guessing the judge doesn't think he's a very big threat to society.

Might be somebody trying to get some money from somebody they perceive to be wealthy, or it might be legit, IDK
 

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Agree Willie99 , the 25k bail is like nothing on a charge that could result in like a 20 year sentence or similar. He's probably not considered a flight risk, but the charges are very serious.
 

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