Josh Hamilton’s life and career has been filled with ups and down.
This is definitely a down.
Here are the details via TMZ Sports.
Ex-MLB slugger Josh Hamilton was arrested in Fort Worth, Texas on Wednesday over an alleged child abuse incident involving one of his kids.
The 38-year-old former Texas Rangers star surrendered to authorities and posed for a mug shot. He appeared in court to face a felony injury to a child criminal charge.
According to the docs, his oldest daughter told officials Hamilton began arguing with her after she made a comment that pissed off the former baseball player.
The girl alleges Hamilton then hurled a full water bottle in an overhand motion that hit her in the chest.
She claims Hamilton began swearing and yelling at her … and says he then grabbed a chair that she had propped her feet on, pulled it out from under her and threw it at her, hitting her in the leg and breaking the chair.She says Hamilton grabbed her by the shoulders and yanked her to the ground … where she claims she hurt her hip.
She then claims Hamilton picked her up, threw her over his shoulder and carried her to her room … all while she says she screamed out, “I’m sorry.”Hamilton’s ex-wife, Katie Hamilton, reportedly filed a restraining order against Hamilton on behalf of one of their kids earlier this month — and it appears the criminal allegation is connected to that.
Hamilton was released from custody Wednesday on a $35,000 bond … and one of the conditions was to not have contact with the alleged victim.
Hamilton had massive drug and alcohol issues throughout his career and derailed his marriage.
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