Dusty Baker Under Fire for Comments on Domestic Abuse

A case study of how NOT to respond to domestic abuse.

Dusty Baker has never been one to hide his feelings, whether dealing with his players on the field or in the clubhouse. Although he was relieved of his duties as the Cincinnati Reds manager a couple of years ago, a recent trade put him back in the headlines in connection with the team. Baker’s comments on alleged domestic abuser Aroldis Chapman also put him back in the spotlight.

For reference, according to police reports, Chapman was arguing with his girlfriend one night, when one thing led to another, and Chapman (allegedly) choked her, punched his car window (once in his garage), and fired a gun.

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