Jose Reyes Case Study
In a press release by the Maui County Police Department, Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes was indeed arrested in Maui, Hawaii, last month for allegedly assaulting his wife,
According to the statement, Jose Reyes was charged and arrested for allegedly abusing a family or household member, namely his wife. The incident happened while the couple were at the Four Seasons Resort in Wailea, Maui, on Halloween.
The released report read. "Mr. Reyes and his wife were involved in an argument that turned physical and resulted in injuries. Mrs. Reyes was treated by medics at the scene and later transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for further treatment."
After the October 31 incident, Reyes was asked to post a bail of $1,000 and also issued a warning citation to not contact his wife Katherine for the three days. He was released soon after, according to Maui P.D.
Through their official Twitter account, the Rockies' response to the incident was:
“We were extremely disappointed and concerned to learn of the allegations involving Jose Reyes. We continue to gather information and will address this matter appropriately, in accordance with Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Chile Abuse Policy.”
Reyes could become the first player subject to Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy, which was agreed upon by MLB and the players' association in August.
The policy does not include suggested guidelines for length of suspension, rather, it allows Commissioner Rob Manfred to “issue the discipline he believes is appropriate in light of the harshness of the conduct.
According to the statement, Jose Reyes was charged and arrested for allegedly abusing a family or household member, namely his wife. The incident happened while the couple were at the Four Seasons Resort in Wailea, Maui, on Halloween.
The released report read. "Mr. Reyes and his wife were involved in an argument that turned physical and resulted in injuries. Mrs. Reyes was treated by medics at the scene and later transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for further treatment."
After the October 31 incident, Reyes was asked to post a bail of $1,000 and also issued a warning citation to not contact his wife Katherine for the three days. He was released soon after, according to Maui P.D.
Through their official Twitter account, the Rockies' response to the incident was:
“We were extremely disappointed and concerned to learn of the allegations involving Jose Reyes. We continue to gather information and will address this matter appropriately, in accordance with Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Chile Abuse Policy.”
Reyes could become the first player subject to Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy, which was agreed upon by MLB and the players' association in August.
The policy does not include suggested guidelines for length of suspension, rather, it allows Commissioner Rob Manfred to “issue the discipline he believes is appropriate in light of the harshness of the conduct.