January 15, 2019

Former Yankees closer John Wetteland arrested on child sex abuse charges

by Felix Pantaleón

John Wetteland, the former Yankees and Rangers closer, was arrested Monday on child sex abuse charges, the Dallas Morning News reported. The 52-year-old Wetteland is being accused of abusing a child under the age of 14 on a continuous basis. He posted $25,000 bond and was released Monday. He has worked at Liberty Christian School…

Written by Felix Pantaleón

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