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Baseball Players Arrested for Soliciting Prostitution

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Two baseball players for the San Diego Padres, Scott Sanders and Derek Bell, were arrested and charged with soliciting prostitution in midtown Manhattan. The arrest was part of a continuing police effort against prostitution, which has been a long-standing issue in the city. The two players, both 25 and single, were picked up by undercover police officers who were standing on a street corner with a high concentration of prostitutes. The players pleaded not guilty to the charges, which carry a maximum sentence of three months in jail and fines of up to $500 if convicted.

Key Takeaways:

  • Scott Sanders, a pitcher for the San Diego Padres, and Derek Bell, a center fielder, were arrested and charged with soliciting prostitution.
  • The players, both 25 and single, were picked up by undercover police officers on a street corner in midtown Manhattan.
  • The arrest was part of a continuing police effort against prostitution, which has been a long-standing issue in the city.
  • The players pleaded not guilty to the charges, which carry a maximum sentence of three months in jail and fines of up to $500 if convicted.
  • The San Diego Padres organization has announced that it is investigating the incident and will take disciplinary action if deemed necessary.
  • The incident has been an embarrassment to the team, with its manager, Jim Riggleman, stating that the players "said the wrong thing in jest."
  • Both players have records of involvement with their respective teams: Sanders has a record of 1-2 with a 3.93 earned run average in three starts this season, while Bell has averaged .296 with five home runs and 12 runs batted in in 71 at-bats for the Padres.

Statistics:

  • 2: The number of players arrested, Scott Sanders and Derek Bell.
  • 25: The age of both Sanders and Bell.
  • 77: The total number of men arrested in the citywide crackdown on prostitution.
  • 70: The fee set by the players for the undercover police officers.
  • $500: The maximum fine for the charges.
  • 3 months: The maximum sentence if convicted.

Sources:

  • The New York Times, police said they propositioned two undercover police officers on a street corner in midtown Manhattan.
  • The Associated Press, "There was no sex. No money exchanged hands. There's only allegations."
  • Jim Ferguson, a spokesman for the Padres, said the team was investigating the case and players have a 2:30 A.M. curfew before night games.

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