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Former Dodgers star Rafael Furcal faces legal fallout after reported road rage incident

Last updated: May 15, 2025 7:35 pm
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Former Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal found himself in a troubling situation on Wednesday when he was arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida after a road rage incident. The incident led to Furcal being charged with two felonies, one of which involved throwing a deadly missile into an occupied vehicle, as reported by USA Today.

Furcal, the 2000 NL Rookie of the Year, spoke to reporter Tenchy Rodriguez and explained that the “deadly missile” in question was a rock that he threw at a truck driver who had allegedly attacked him with a knife. The rock caused injury to the truck driver’s hand, although it is unclear if there were any other injuries sustained during the altercation.

Despite the charges, Furcal willingly surrendered to the police and is currently awaiting further investigation into the incident. This is not the first time Furcal has faced legal trouble, as he has had prior arrests in 2000 and 2004 for driving under the influence. The 2004 incident resulted in Furcal serving a 21-day jail sentence for a probation violation.

If Furcal is convicted of the current charges, he could face serious legal consequences due to the felonies involved, which often come with mandatory jail time. Looking back at his 2004 conviction for driving under the influence, Furcal faced a probation violation that led to the jail sentence. However, he was given special consideration by Judge David Darden to play in the Atlanta Braves’ postseason before serving the sentence.

Following his mandatory prison time, Furcal was required to undergo a 28-day substance abuse treatment program. This incident in 2004 was the second DUI arrest for Furcal, with the first occurring in 2000. Since then, Furcal has remained clear of legal charges until this recent road rage incident.

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Furcal had a successful career in the MLB, playing for 14 seasons with teams like the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Miami Marlins. He was a three-time All-Star and was part of the Cardinals’ 2011 World Series roster. Throughout his career, Furcal appeared in over 1,600 games, hitting 113 home runs and driving in 587 runs. His best season came in 2003 when he hit 15 homers, drove in 61 runs, led the league in triples, and accumulated a 4.9 WAR.

It remains to be seen how this recent legal trouble will impact Furcal’s reputation and future endeavors. With a history of legal issues, he will need to navigate the current situation carefully to avoid further repercussions.

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