The former Dominican Major League shortstop, Rafael Furcal, was arrested in Florida for alleged aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and for throwing a projectile at an occupied vehicle.
The incident occurred last Monday, and Furcal voluntarily surrendered to the Broward County authorities on Wednesday. Following his arrest, he was released on a bail of $7,500, consisting of $5,000 for the charge of aggravated assault and $2,500 for the charge of projectile throwing.
The former player, a three-time All-Star, claimed that he acted in self-defense, using a stone to defend himself against a truck driver who allegedly attacked him with a knife.
The case is still under investigation by the Sunrise Police Department, and so far no further details about the incident have been revealed.
Rafael Furcal, 47 years old and a resident of Weston, Florida, had a notable career in Major League Baseball, playing for teams such as the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Miami Marlins.
He was named Rookie of the Year in 2000, participated in three All-Star Games, and won the World Series with the Cardinals in 2011.
Additionally, he is remembered for executing one of the few unassisted triple plays in MLB history in 2003.
He also played for Dominican teams such as Leones del Escogido and Águilas Cibaeñas. He is the author of an event known as the "Furcalazo" in the Dominican Republic, which consisted of a memorable home run in the 2008 Final Series, crucial for the Águilas to win their 20th championship in history.
This is not the first legal incident involving Furcal, who is believed to have amassed a fortune of over 85 million dollars throughout his time in the best baseball in the world.
During his professional career, he was arrested twice for driving under the influence of alcohol, in 2000 and 2004. He is currently free while the legal process is ongoing. His name is no longer listed among the active inmates of the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO).
Frequently asked questions about the arrest of Rafael Furcal
Why was Rafael Furcal arrested?
Rafael Furcal was arrested for alleged aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and for throwing a projectile at an occupied vehicle. The incident involved a truck driver who supposedly attacked him with a knife, which Furcal claims was an act of self-defense.
What was Rafael Furcal's response to the accusations?
Rafael Furcal claimed that he acted in self-defense during the incident, using a stone to defend himself from a truck driver who allegedly attacked him with a knife. The case is currently still under investigation by the Sunrise Police Department.
What measures were taken following the arrest of Rafael Furcal?
After being arrested, Rafael Furcal was released on a $7,500 bond, divided into $5,000 for the aggravated assault charge and $2,500 for the projectile throwing charge. Despite his release, the legal proceedings are ongoing.
Does Rafael Furcal have a criminal record?
Rafael Furcal has had previous legal incidents. During his Major League career, he was arrested twice for driving under the influence of alcohol, in 2000 and 2004. These incidents are part of his legal history.
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