Johnny Damon’s Florida DUI bust bodycam footage was released on Tuesday, showing the former MLB outfield and his wife fighting police after they were passed over.
At one point in the nearly two hours of filming released by the Windermere Police Department, the couple is fighting an officer who tried to grab Damon’s wife, Michelle Mangan-Damon, for failing to comply with orders to remain in custody. SUV.
“Don’t touch me,” Mangan-Damon tells police during the tense meeting. “Don’t touch me,” she says, before releasing herself and walking away.
Soon, another fight ensues between Damon and an officer, tearing the policeman’s body to the ground.
“Stop trying to get away from me,” the officer tells Damon, who denies it.
Damon, 47, was shot over Feb. 18 after police saw the SUV turn and hit a curb.
The former Yankees and Red Sox player reportedly had a blood alcohol level between .294 and .300 – almost four times the .08 state limit.
He was charged with DUI, and his wife was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting a violent officer, according to clickorlando.com.
During his arrest, Damon said he was a pro-police officer, according to footage from the camera.
“Believe me, I’m Blue Lives Matter,” Damon said. “What are you doing right now? We’re all for cops. Guys, we’re all for cops.”
He discussed his policy.
“Hey brother, I’m a good guy and I know people are trying to target me because I’m a Trump supporter,” Damon said.
During his sobriety test in the field, Damon appeared uncertain on his feet. He repeatedly said, “Yes, I’m a good brother,” according to the video.
Damon played 18 seasons in the major leagues, spending most of his career with the Royals, Red Sox and Yankees. He was a two-time All-Star and two-time world champion, winning a title with the Yankees in 2009 and the Red Sox in 2004.