US EditionFormer MLB Star Charged in Rock-Throwing Road Rage Incident, Police Say
- Rafael Furcal, a 47-year-old former MLB infielder, voluntarily surrendered to authorities at the Broward County jail in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday to face felony charges.
- The charges arise from a Monday incident in which Furcal is accused of hurling a dangerous object at a vehicle occupied by others.
- Rafael Furcal is charged with two felonies: one involving assault with a weapon and another related to hurling a dangerous object into a vehicle, though the exact nature of the object remains unspecified.
- Furcal had a 14-season MLB career mainly with the Braves and Dodgers, was a three-time All-Star, and won a 2011 World Series with the Cardinals.
- He surrendered peacefully at 2:15 p.m., posted bond, and now confronts serious legal trouble after being issued a warrant Monday by the Sunrise Police Department.
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Former MLB star charged in rock-throwing road rage incident, police say
The former All-Star got out of their truck and threw rocks at a man's work vehicle, an arrest report said.
Former MLB star Rafael Furcal charged in rock-throwing road rage incident in Broward, police say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Former major league shortstop Rafael Furcal threw rocks at another man during a road rage incident last month in South Florida, authorities said. The former All-Star turned himself in at the Broward County jail on Wednesday and was released on bond a short time later, according to court records. He faces felony charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and throwing a missile into public or private dwelling. Court re…
Former Braves Star Arrested on Felony Charges in Florida
Rafael Furcal was arrested Wednesday in South Florida on felony charges, according to the Associated Press. The three-time major-league All-Star and 2011 World Series champion was booked for charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and throwing a missile into a public or private dwelling. Furcal, who turned himself in at Broward County jail then was released on bond, was issued a warrant by the Sunrise, Florida Police Department on Mon…
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DNyuzFormer Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal arrested for alleged rock-throwing incident
Former Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal was arrested and charged with two felonies after he allegedly threw rocks at and injured another man.
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