Felony child sexual abuse charges against former Yankees star John Wetteland have been dismissed months after a jury failed to reach a verdict during the 1996 World Series MVP's trial late last year.
-- months after a jury failed to reach a verdict during trial -- is now free and clear after prosecutors moved to drop all felony aggravated sexual assault charges against the former All-Star closer., all three charges were dropped against 56-year-old Wetteland after the D.A. failed to retry the 1996 World Series hero who was accused of forcing a four-year-old child, a relative, to perform sexual acts on him between in his bedroom between 2004 and 2006.
Following the hung jury, a juror told local media they were split 10-2, and although the juror didn't explicitly say the 10 votes were"not guilty," the juror indicated most wanted to acquit. Of course, MLB fans are familiar with the 3x All-Star closer. Back in 1996, when the Yankees came back from 2 games down against the Atlanta Braves, Wetteland was named the World Series Most Valuable Player.
Due to the rise of young relief pitcher, Mariano Rivera, Wetteland went to the Texas Rangers in 1997 ... and stayed in Arlington until retiring after the 2000 season.Despite being arrested and charged, Wetteland was never found guilty.
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