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Sat, 05 Feb 2011 23:21:36 -0800 Former New York Yankees C Jim Leyritz is the new pitching coach for the minor league Newark Bears, according to The Associated Press. Cleared in November of criminal charges stemming from a fatal 2007 car collision in Florida, Leyritz will take over the pitching staff of the Can-Am League team for which he once played. The team is managed by Tim Raines, his former Yankees teammate.
Sat, 20 Nov 2010 14:11:35 -0800 Former MLB C Jim Leyritz has been acquitted of DUI manslaughter in a 2007 crash that killed a 30-year-old woman by a jury in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., according to The Associated Press. However, he was convicted on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence, which carries a maximum prison sentence of six months. Sentencing will take place Monday, Nov. 29.
Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:07:50 -0700 The Associated Press reports a South Florida judge reinstated the bond of former MLB C Jim Leyritz Monday, July 13, after he was arrested earlier this month on a domestic battery charge. He must now post a $1,000 bond as a condition of his release.
Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:45:37 -0700 The Associated Press reports former MLB C Jim Leyritz's court hearing has been postponed and he will remain in jail for at least another weekend. A judge delayed a decision until Monday, July 13.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:06:35 -0700 The Associated Press reports former MLB C Jim Leyritz was arrested Thursday, July 2, on charges of domestic battery against his ex-wife, two months before his trial on a DUI manslaughter charge. He is scheduled to go on trial for his manslaughter charge Sept. 14.
Fri, 22 May 2009 05:21:57 -0700 The Associated Press reports a Florida judge has set a trial date for former New York Yankees C Jim Leyritz on charges of DUI manslaughter in a fatal car crash. Leyritz's attorney, J. David Bogenschutz, said the retired Yankees player appeared at the hearing Thursday, May 21, and the trial date was set for for Sept. 14.
Thu, 14 May 2009 13:36:19 -0700 Julie Kay and Dan Mangan, of the New York Post, reports former MLB C Jim Leyritz was hospitalized Wednesday, May 13, after threatening suicide when he failed a breathalyzer test required to start his car, according to Florida cops. A warrant for Leyritz's arrest, for drinking alcohol in violation of his bail conditions, could be released as early as Thursday, May 14.
Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:44:31 -0800 The Associated Press reports former MLB OF Jim Leyritz was released from jail Monday, Feb. 23, as he awaits a trial on driving under the influence and manslaughter charges. A judge decided that Leyritz, by rule, is not required to wait for his trial in jail.
Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:24:16 -0800 ESPN.com reports former MLB OF Jim Leyritz had his bail revoked Friday, Feb. 13, and was thrown in jail to await trial on charges of killing a woman in a drunk driving accident. Prosecutors are saying Leyritz drank alcohol before the trial, which violated the condition of his release.
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:12:05 -0800 The Associated Press reports Bruce Barger, who was in the car with former MLB C Jim Leyritz when Leyritz was involved in a fatal accident, said Leyritz was reaching for something or was adjusting the car stereo when he ran a red light and collided with the other car. Leyritz has been charged with DUI manslaughter.
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