An assault charge against Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera related will be dropped if he completes an anger-management course after his girlfriend, Melany Martinez-Angulo, refused to press charges against him.
On Wednesday, TMZ Sports reported prosecutors agreed to drop the charge against Herrera, who faced a potential one-year jail sentence and a $1,000 fine, once he finishes the course.
Amy S. Rosenberg of the Philadelphia Inquirer provided video of the MLB player leaving court:
Amy S. RosenbergPhillies pitcher Odubel Herrera and his girlfriend leave Atlantic City Municipal court hand in hand after she declined to press charges that he assaulted her in a casino.