According to a TMZ report, former Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon has cut a deal following his embarrassing DUI arrest.
Back in February, Damon was arrested for misdemeanor DUI while driving with wife Michelle Mangan-Damon in Florida. According to police, his blood-alcohol level was almost four to 30 times higher.
In police body cam footage from the arrest, Damon, who appears to be beating his words, police said he was drinking “a little” before being pulled over. The officer told Damon that while he was driving he left the lane several times and hit a curb. At the same time, Damon’s wife exited the vehicle while asked to stay put by the same officer, resulting in a scream match between him and the police.
Somewhere in the video, Damon undergoes several failed field restraint tests before an officer finally slaps him in handcuffs, “You’ve got a big wrist.”
Hyman said his client agreed to a pre-trial diversion program, which included making a charitable donation, as well as meeting a set number of community service hours.
Upon completion of the program, Hyman said, prosecutors agreed to drop the DUI case.
Damon played 18 MLB seasons in MLB and spent most of his career with the Royals, Red Sox and Yankees. The two-time All-Star won two World Series championships with both New York and Boston. Damon also played for Indians, Ray, Tigers and Athletics.
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