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Ex-major leaguer Jim Leyritz charged with battery in Florida
Authorities say former major leaguer Jim Leyritz has been arrested and accused of battery in South Florida.
Ex-Yankee Jim Leyritz arrested again
Ex-Yankee Jim Leyritz arrested again
nydailynews.com — Fallen Yankee hero Jim Leyritz was busted early Thursday on charges of beating up his ex-wife. Leyritz went ballistic and dragged Karrie Leyritz out of bed and socked her twice because she'd written a check without his permission, police said.  ... (more) Ex-Yankee Jim Leyritz arrested again
Ex-Yankee Jim Leyritz arrested for alleged domestic battery in Davie - South Florida Sun
Ex-Yankee Jim Leyritz arrested for alleged domestic battery in Davie - South Florida Sun
sun-sentinel.com — DAVIE - Former New York Yankee Jim Leyritz was arrested early this morning on charges of domestic battery against his ex-wife, police said. Karrie Leyritz says her former husband dragged her out of bed, struck her twice and pushed her on the floor -- ... (more) Ex-Yankee Jim Leyritz arrested for alleged domestic ...
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Jim Leyritz continues to impress
The Hardball TimesBeautiful: Former major leaguer Jim Leyritz was arrested Thursday in South Florida on charges of domestic battery against his ex-wife, just two months before his trial on a DUI manslaughter charge was set to begin. Leyritz, 45, was arrested at his home in Davie, a Fort Lauderdale suburb, a police report said. He was being held in the Broward County Jail. Leyritz's ex-wife, Karrie, gave conflicting reports of what happened, according to a police officer who responded to a domestic disturbance at the house. She first told ...

ESPN: Leyritz Charged With Battery
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog — ... —The Best News Links from the Baseball Newsstand Thursday, July 02, 2009 ESPN: Leyritz Charged With Battery Authorities say former major leaguer Jim Leyritz has been arrested and accused of battery in South Florida. The arrest comes about two months before he faces a trial on a DUI manslaughter charge. ...

Winning Streak Applesauce - Mets Sign Urbina, Royals Ban Rany, Joey Chestnut vs. Kobayashi
Amazin' Avenue — ... and 0 HR/FB%, as he had through June 14th? This is one TV show I will not be watching. Around MLB Blogger and Baseball Prospectus co-founder Rany Jazayerli was "banned" by the Royals after publishing some critical words about the organization.  The Royals later backed off some of their threats.   Beyond the Boxscore adds some objectivity to the interleague attendance discussion. Jim Leyritz: douchelord. R.J. Anderson at DraysBay bids adieu to Winston ...

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Stallworth and Leyritz update
No, You're a Towel — ... Anyway, in other belated sports celebrity justice news, Jim Leyritz has further tarnished his already damaged reputation. Already awaiting trial for his DUI/manslaughter charge, he was arrested for domestic battery. Leyritz was a favorite among Yankees fans, and not just for his memorable 1996 World Series home run off Mark Wohlers. He was also a great interviewee, appearing on the YES Network, ESPN 1050 radio, and various other shows...plus, you could always tell that he treasured his years in pinstripes. What a sad -- and surprising -- turn of events for an athlete who had ...

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nypost.com 7/2/2009 — > DAVIE, Fla. -- Authorities say former major leaguer Jim Leyritz has been arrested and accused of battery in South Florida. The arrest comes about two months before he faces a trial on a DUI manslaughter charge. Broward County Jail ...
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hardballtimes.com 7/2/2009 — Beautiful : Former major leaguer Jim Leyritz was arrested Thursday in South Florida on charges of domestic battery against his ex-wife, just two months before his trial on a DUI manslaughter charge was set to begin. Leyritz, 45, was arrested at his home in Davie, a Fort Lauderdale ...
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pinstripealley.com 7/2/2009 — More trouble for Jim Leyritz From The Associated Press: DAVIE, Fla. -- Former major leaguer Jim Leyritz was arrested Thursday in South Florida on charges of domestic battery against his ex-wife, just two months before his trial on a DUI manslaughter charge was set to begin.  ...
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thebiglead.com 7/2/2009 — Jim Leyritz: “Former Yankee slugger Jim Leyritz was arrested early this morning on charges of domestic battery against his ex-wife, police said. Karrie Leyritz says he dragged her out of bed, struck her twice and pushed her on the floor all ...
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njfrogman.blogspot.com 7/2/2009 — Jim Leyritz in trouble? Go on. Arrested in Davie Florida for beating up his wife Karrie. The NY Daily News reports: When cops later questioned their three kids, who slept through the incident, one... Full story: http://www.bobsblitz.com
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cantstopthebleeding.com 7/2/2009 — Or more to the point, the woes of Jim Leyritz’ ex-wife, Karrie, continue, as she was allegedly assualted by her ex-husband, the former Yankee postseason hero facing trial on charges of DUI manslaughter . From the Sun-Sentinel’s Tonya Alanez and Alexia Campbell : Leyritz is ...
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Ex-Yankee Leyrtiz accused of battery in FloridaFOXSports.com News for MLB 7/2/2009
Authorities say former major leaguer Jim Leyritz has been arrested and accused of battery in South Florida. The arrest comes about two months before he faces a trial on a DUI manslaughter charge. Broward County Jail spokeswoman Keyla Concepcion said ...
Awaiting trial, former Yankees' Leyritz arrested in South FloridaUSATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories 7/2/2009
Authorities say former major leaguer Jim Leyritz has been arrested and accused of battery in South Florida.
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Ex-Yankee Leyrtiz accused of battery in Fla.Boston.com -- Baseball News 7/2/2009
Authorities say former major leaguer Jim Leyritz has been arrested and accused of battery in South Florida.
Leyritz arrested for domestic batteryMajor League Baseball News 7/2/2009
Two months before Jim Leyritz faces a trial on a DUI manslaughter charge, the former Major Leaguer was arrested and accused of battery in South Florida, authorities told The Associated Press.