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DAVIE, FL (WPIX) -
A former New York Yankees player who was set to go on trial for vehicular manslaughter allegedly beat his ex-wife, according to a recent police report.
Former Yankees catcher Jim Leyritz was arrested Thursday in South Florida on charges of domestic battery against his ex-wife, just two months before his trial on a DUI manslaughter charge was set to begin.
Leyritz, 45, was arrested at his home in Davie, a Fort Lauderdale suburb, according to the report. He was being held in the Broward County Jail.
Leyritz's ex-wife, Karrie, gave conflicting reports of what happened, according to a police officer who responded to a domestic disturbance at the house. She first told police they were arguing over child support when he struck her twice in the face and pushed her to the ground for writing a check without his permission. She later said her ex-husband dragged her out of bed and pushed her against the wall.
Leyritz told police his ex-wife was intoxicated and she hurt herself in order to get back at him for trying to evict her from the house they share.
The couple have three children who were sleeping when officers arrived, the report said.
Leyritz's attorney, J. David Bogenschutz, did not immediately return a message.
Leyritz is scheduled to go on trial on the manslaughter charge Sept. 14. Police have said Leyritz was driving under the influence of alcohol when he caused a fatal car crash in December 2007.
As a Major League Baseball player Leyritz played for six teams in 11 seasons. During a time with the New York Yankees, he hit a memorable home run in the 1996 World Series to help the Yankees win Game 4 against the Atlanta Braves.
Former Yankees catcher Jim Leyritz was arrested Thursday in South Florida on charges of domestic battery against his ex-wife, just two months before his trial on a DUI manslaughter charge was set to begin.
Leyritz, 45, was arrested at his home in Davie, a Fort Lauderdale suburb, according to the report. He was being held in the Broward County Jail.
Leyritz's ex-wife, Karrie, gave conflicting reports of what happened, according to a police officer who responded to a domestic disturbance at the house. She first told police they were arguing over child support when he struck her twice in the face and pushed her to the ground for writing a check without his permission. She later said her ex-husband dragged her out of bed and pushed her against the wall.
Leyritz told police his ex-wife was intoxicated and she hurt herself in order to get back at him for trying to evict her from the house they share.
The couple have three children who were sleeping when officers arrived, the report said.
Leyritz's attorney, J. David Bogenschutz, did not immediately return a message.
Leyritz is scheduled to go on trial on the manslaughter charge Sept. 14. Police have said Leyritz was driving under the influence of alcohol when he caused a fatal car crash in December 2007.
As a Major League Baseball player Leyritz played for six teams in 11 seasons. During a time with the New York Yankees, he hit a memorable home run in the 1996 World Series to help the Yankees win Game 4 against the Atlanta Braves.
