Sexual assault charges against former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland dismissed
with the case, but added that it would be a negotiated plea bargain or a retrial was up to Wetteland.Monday, a spokeswoman for the district attorney’s office said based on information received from jurors, in addition to consulting the accuser, the “ability to successfully prosecute the case and reach a different result” was deemed “unlikely.”
Wetteland’s lawyer, Derek Adame, said he believes the district attorney’s office made the right decision. “I think the jury felt all along it was a weak case,” Adame said. “This allows John to move forward with his life sooner rather than later, and I’m just happy to see this day finally come.”Wetteland had faced up to life in prison if retried and convicted.
Wetteland spent 12 years in the major leagues and pitched for four teams. He was the 1996 World Series MVP with the New York Yankees before signing with the Rangers. He retired after the 2000 season. Wetteland was elected to the Rangers Hall of Fame in 2005 and held a coaching and front office position with the team in the early 2000s. He also coached and taught Bible classes at Argyle’s Liberty Christian School in 2007 and 2008.Related Stories
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