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John Wetteland's Attorney Says Ex-MLB Pitcher Is Innocent of Child Sex Charges

The attorney for John Wetteland said the former MLB reliever is innocent in a brief statement to the media after Wetteland appeared in court following his indictment on three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child.

"What they've accused him of, the only thing worse is murder," Derek Adame said on Wetteland's behalf, per the Dallas Morning News' Sara Coello. "He was completely shocked [by the allegations]. ... We look forward to the opportunity to prove our innocence, which is what Mr. Wetteland is. He is innocent and is looking forward to his day in court.