Former Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon has minimize a deal following his embarrassing DUI arrest, in line with a TMZ report.
Again in February, Damon was arrested for misdemeanor DUI whereas driving in Florida with spouse Michelle Mangan-Damon. His blood-alcohol degree was over .30 — almost 4 instances the authorized restrict — in line with police.
In police physique cam footage from the arrest, Damon, who seems to be slurring his phrases, instructed police he was consuming “a bit bit” earlier than he was pulled over. The officer instructed Damon whereas he was driving he left the lane a number of instances and struck a curb. On the similar time, Damon’s spouse exits the automobile, regardless of being instructed by the identical officer to remain put, which ends up in a screaming match between her and police.
Elsewhere within the video, Damon goes via a number of failed area sobriety checks earlier than an officer finally slaps in him handcuffs, including, “You’ve bought huge wrists.”
Hyman stated his shopper agreed to a pre-trial diversion program that features making a charitable donation, together with finishing a delegated variety of group service hours.
Upon completion of this system, Hyman stated, prosecutors agreed to drop the DUI case.
Damon performed 18 MLB seasons within the MLB and spent most of his profession with the Royals, Crimson Sox and Yankees. The 2-time All-Star went on to win two World Sequence championships with each New York and Boston. Damon additionally performed for the Indians, Rays, Tigers and Athletics.
