Julio Urías Faces Domestic Violence Allegations Amid Career Uncertainty
The baseball world is reeling as Julio Urías, the former star pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, confronts serious allegations of domestic violence stemming from an incident that occurred on September 3, 2023. A recently released video by the Los Angeles Times captures Urías engaging in violent behavior towards his wife, Daisy, following a soccer match at BMO Stadium. This incident has not only led to his arrest but has also effectively ended his career in Major League Baseball (MLB).
The video, lasting 72 seconds, shows Urías pulling and pushing his wife before throwing a punch at her. The footage was obtained through a transparency request made to the California Highway Patrol after a witness reported the altercation. Following his arrest, Urías spent several hours in jail before posting a $50,000 bond, and he has not pitched since. The Dodgers have since removed all references to him from their promotional materials, leaving his future in professional baseball uncertain.
Urías was placed on administrative leave on September 6, 2023, and later pleaded no contest to five counts of domestic violence, receiving a sentence of 36 months of unsupervised probation, one month of community service, and mandated attendance at a weekly gender-based violence course. The charges stem from a history of domestic violence incidents, including a previous suspension in 2019 for a similar offense. With the Dodgers' decision to cut ties, Urías's prospects for a lucrative contract, previously estimated at around $200 million, have all but evaporated.
Former Argentine President Alberto Fernández Faces Gender Violence Accusations
In another high-profile case, former Argentine President Alberto Fernández is under scrutiny for alleged acts of gender violence against his former partner, Fabiola Yáñez. Federal prosecutor Ramiro González has summoned Yáñez's mother, Miriam Yañez Verdugo, to provide testimony, as she is considered a crucial witness in the ongoing investigation. The allegations, which date back to 2016, detail multiple instances of violence, including incidents at the presidential residence during Fernández's term.
Yáñez's sister, Tamara Yáñez, has already testified, recounting several violent episodes and emphasizing the ongoing nature of the abuse. The prosecution's case is built on Yáñez's accounts and corroborated by her family, detailing a pattern of harassment that persisted even after the couple's separation. The former president faces serious charges, including minor and serious injuries, abuse of power, and coercive threats. As the investigation unfolds, the public and legal scrutiny surrounding both Urías and Fernández highlights the critical need for accountability in cases of domestic violence.
