Pitcher in Brawl Now Faces Assault Charges

Pitcher in Brawl Now Faces Assault Charges 2008

AssociatedPress
SportsPticher in Brawl Now Faces Assault ChargesPticher in Brawl Now Faces Assault ChargesThe Associated PressA 21-year-old minor league pitcher accused of throwing a ball that hit a fan in the forehead during a bench-clearing brawl was charged with felonious assault. Julio Castillo is being held on $50,000 bond and directed to surrender his passport. (July 25)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] A minor league pitcher who set off an absolutely ugly scene now faces assault charges. 21-year-old Julio Castillo has been ordered held on 50 thousand dollar bond and directed to surrender his passport. It was Thursday night when Castillo -- during a bench clearing brawl -- threw a ball at full-speed toward the opposing team's dugout. The ball apparently went into the stands -- striking a fan in the head. What ensued can only be described as mayhem ... A ten minute brawl that led to the ejection of 15 players. Now -- if convicted -- Castillo could face eight years in prison.SOT:(Kevin Braig/Defense Attorney) no prior criminal history, strong ties to the team, etc The fan -- identified by police as 44 year-old Chris McCarthy -- was treated and released from the hospital. Fans told police that McCarthy was knocked senseless and became incoherent. A preliminary hearing in the case is set for August first. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE:-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER: Kevin White------------------------------VIDEO SOURCE: WKEF--------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL:------------------------------VIDEO RESTRICTIONS: Courtesy----------------------------------SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE: BC-BBM--Chiefs-Dragons-Brawl, 13th Ld-Writeth------------------------------------

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