Mets All-Star relieverJeurys Familia pleaded not Lamar Miller Jerseys guilty Thursday in Fort Lee, N.J.,to a simplea sault charge, his first appearance in court since an alleged that the closer caused “bodily injury to another” in what has been described as a domestic violence incident.
Policeobserved a scratch on the chest and a bruise on the right cheek of the victim, whose name was redacted. The presiding judge said Thursday that the maximum penalty that Familia could face is six months in jail, a $1,000 fine and two years of probation.
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that becausetheno-contact condition wasremoved Landon Young Jerseys between Familia and the victim, the defense and prosecutors will Christian Ringo Jerseys likely try towork on a plea deal.
While a court decision or settlement could come before the end of the year,MLB commi sioner Rob Manfred saidit would take time for his office to complete an investigation intoFamilia under itsdomestic violence policy.
“I think that it is usually difficult for us to complete Zack Baun Jerseys our investigation before the criminal proce s has run its course,” Manfred told reporters Wednesday. “We have the luxury of not being on the field right now, and we’re going to take advantage of that.”
Familia, who led MLB with 51 saves in 2015,is due back in court Dec. 15.