A Dominican drug trafficker who was jealous of David Ortiz and felt disrespected by him had him shot at a Dominican nightclub in 2019, according to private investigators.
David Ortiz, manager of the World Team, looks on during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game against the U.S. Team at Nationals Park on July 15, 2018, in Washington.BOSTON — A Dominican drug trafficker who was jealous of David Ortiz and felt disrespected by him had him shot at a Dominican nightclub in 2019, according to private investigators the Red Sox slugger hired to look into the attack that nearly killed him.on Saturday contradict the theory of the crime developed by Dominican prosecutors.
Peralta has not been charged in relation to Ortiz’s shooting. Peralta’s lawyer, Joaquin Perez, said Peralta had nothing to do with the attempt on Ortiz’s life. Authorities said the hit men confused Fernandez with Ortiz, one of the most popular Dominican ballplayers ever. A 10-time All-Star, Ortiz helped the Red Sox end their 86-year championship drought in 2004 and batted .688 against the St. Louis Cardinals in 2013 to win the Series MVP.
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