Royals Player in trouble with the law, makes apology

Royal's pitcher makes mistake and apologizes for arrest looks like he is trying to make strides to make up for the embarrassment.  See the article below on ESPN.

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Kansas City Royals pitcher Jeremy Jeffress has apologized for a January arrest in Arizona on a domestic assault charge that was later dropped. Jeffress was booked for disorderly conduct, assault and criminal damage on Jan. 4. The latter two charges were dismissed on Jan. 24 in Surprise Municipal Court. He was sentenced to serve 20 hours of community services for the disorderly conduct charge and to attend a domestic violence counseling class.

The arrest was made public Friday and Jeffress issued a statement through the Royals, saying "There was an argument between myself and my girlfriend and I lost my temper, but I never put my hands on her."
Jeffress said a call was placed to the authorities due to property damage. In the statement, he apologized to the people of Kansas City, the Glass family, which owns the Royals, general manager Dayton Moore, manager Ned Yost and his "peers." "There are consequences in what you do or say. I've disappointed my family and the name on the back of my jersey. I just want to make it clear this is not me."

Jeffress was acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in the Zack Greinke trade before the 2011 season. He began last season in the Kansas City bullpen, but was sent to the minors May 19 with a 1-1 record and 4.70 earned run average in 14 games. "We've spoken to all parties, including local law enforcement officials, and we stand behind Jeremy at this point based on the information we have received," Moore said. "Jeremy has a good heart, and we understand and appreciate he's trying to manage his personal life in a more honorable way."

While in the Brewers organization, Jeffress was twice suspended for violating the minor league drug policy. He admitted those suspensions were for marijuana use. The first suspension was 50 games and the second 100.
He was the Brewers' 2006 first-round draft pick, the 16th overall selection, out of Halifax County High School in Virginia.

Kansas City Man gets 164 years in Prision!

Just came out on an FBI press release that Abasi Baker of Kansas City, MO was convicted on multiple charges originating from a series of armed robberies on the Kansas side of the metro.  Considering the man's history and the nature of the crimes a Federal Judge all but threw the book at him.  The most notable quote came from the U.S. Attorney stating,  “This should send a clear message to convicted felons with guns,” said United States Attorney Barry Grissom. “Gun crimes mean hard time.”

164 years of "Hard Time" might be an understatement. 


Here is the Press Release:

KANSAS CITY, KS—A Kansas City, Missouri man has been sentenced to 164 years for a string of armed robberies, United States Attorney Barry Grissom said today.

Abasi S Baker, 32, Kansas City, Missouri, was convicted in a jury trial in September on 21 counts including seven counts of robbery, seven counts of unlawful possession of a firearm after a felony conviction, and seven counts of brandishing a firearm during a robbery.

“This should send a clear message to convicted felons with guns,” said United States Attorney Barry Grissom. “Gun crimes mean hard time.”

During trial, prosecutors presented evidence Baker committed seven robberies including:

January 6: Payday Loans, 7636 State Ave ., Kansas City, Kansas.

January 10: Radio Shack, 7612 State Ave ., Kansas City, Kansas.

January 12: Payday Loans, 10327 Metcalf Ave ., Overland Park, Kansas.

January 16: Dollar Store, 8144 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas.

February 16: Check Into Cash, 11044 Quivira, Overland Park, Kansas.

February 22: Check Into Cash, 15241 W 135th, Olathe, Kansas.

March 3: Radio Shack, 6945 W 75th, Overland Park, Kansas.

Co-defendant Mark R Davis is set for a jury trial March 5.

Grissom commended the following agencies and individuals for their work on the case: The FBI and the FBI Violent Crimes/Fugitive Task Force; the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office; the United States Attorney, Western District of Missouri; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Kansas City, Mo ., Police Department; the Kansas City, Kansas ., Police Department; he Overland Park Police Department; the Olathe Police Department; the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office; the St. Joseph, Mo ., Police Department; the Lee’s Summit, Mo ., Police Department; the Mission, Kansas ., Police Department; and assistant United States Attorney Terra Morehead, who prosecuted the case

Josh Selby playing in a whole different type of Court.

Well we wished him the best.  He bailed on us went to the NBA but we still hoped the best for him.  He made a mistake.   Josh Selby is now facing a marijuana possession charge in Prince George County District Court in Maryland.  It appears that during the lockout Selby got in a little trouble, read below to see what he would be facing on a similar charge in Kansas.


Josh Selby faces Marijuana charge after incident at the University of Maryland.
By: Scott Schroder

Memphis Grizzlies guard Josh Selby faces marijuana charges after being caught during the NBA lockout with the substance at the University of Maryland.

     

Jan 7, 2012 - Josh Selby saw his draft stock plummet last year as NBA teams took note of several off-court issues they thought might be too distracting to deal with once he made the jump to playing professional basketball. The Memphis Grizzlies took a chance on him in the second round, where they were able to get good value based on his talent, but Selby's off-court issues apparently popped up during the NBA lockout.

Selby has been summoned to court on Jan. 25 for an incident that happened at the University of Maryland on Oct. 5, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal (via Pro Basketball Talk). Selby didn't have any sort of comment about the incident, apparently:

"I have no comment about it," Selby said. "It is what it is."

Maryland makes a distinction between marijuana and all other illegal drugs. Possessing or using marijuana is punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. Griz general manager Chris Wallace said he is aware of the charge but the team will withhold judgment.  It was a rough 24 hours for Selby back then. On Oct. 6, just after midnight, Selby also received a ticket for a moving violation described as "failure to obey properly placed traffic control device instructions."

Selby has appeared in four games for the Grizzlies this season, playing 59 minutes and scoring 18 points.

I do not know what punishment he is facing in Maryland.  If he had been charged in Kansas for a similar crime he would be looking at a class A nonperson misdemeanor, up to a year in jail and a fine.