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The latest part of the ongoing Trevor Bauer saga has come to a close. The Dodgers righty won't face any criminal charges for allegedly beating and sexually abusing a woman that he met on social media, after Los Angeles prosecutors decided not to pursue charges against Bauer.
Bauer had originally been placed on administrative leave by MLB on July 2, under the joint domestic violence and sexual abuse policy. The woman alleged that Bauer choked her unconscious, punched her multiple times, and engaged in sexual acts without consent on multiple occasions. MLB and the MLBPA agreed to extend his administrative leave through the end of the season.
Both MLB and the Pasadena Police Department launched an investigation into the incident, with MLB's investigation still ongoing, withholding comment until the investigation is complete. Despite the fact that the criminal investigation is closed, Bauer could still be suspended by MLB following the conclusion of their investigation.
In April, the district attorney's office looked into possible felony assault and sodomy charges in April, and a domestic violence charge from an encounter in May. After physical evidence, court proceedings, and witness statements, the prosecution did not find enough evidence to pursue a conviction of Bauer. He has denied the allegations numerous times since being placed on leave.
Last offseason, Bauer signed a 3 year, $102 million contract with the Dodgers, coming off a Cy Young season in 2020. Bauer is likely to contest any discipline handed down to him by MLB, as he likely rejoins the Dodgers heading into the 2022 season, whenever it does start.
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