DETROIT – A police division in Florida confirmed to WDIV that there’s an ongoing investigation involving Detroit Tigers broadcaster Craig Monroe.
Monroe started the 2024 MLB season because the Tigers’ major tv analyst, however he’s been absent from broadcasts for the reason that June 7-9 sequence towards the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Tigers and Bally Sports activities Detroit despatched a joint assertion on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, confirming that Monroe’s absence is linked to accusations made towards him on social media.
“Bally Sports activities Detroit and the Tigers are conscious of the social media allegations and take them significantly,” the assertion mentioned. “As beforehand acknowledged, Mr. Monroe has not been on the published schedule and that may proceed on an indefinite foundation. We may have no additional remark and any questions needs to be directed to Mr. Monroe.”
A girl on Twitter and Instagram accused Monroe of raping her when she was a baby whereas he lived together with her household as a minor-leaguer.
She mentioned Monroe was taking part in for the Port Charlotte Rangers on the time. Monroe performed 92 video games in Port Charlotte in 1997, a full season in 1998, and 130 video games in 1999.
WDIV reached out to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Workplace, which confirmed that there’s an lively investigation into Monroe.
“I can verify that we have now an ongoing investigation involving Craig Monroe,” a spokesperson mentioned. “The one assertion I could make right now is that, ‘That is an lively investigation and anybody with info is requested to come back ahead.’”
The lady’s accusations prolong past Monroe’s time in Port Charlotte, together with whereas he was with the Tigers.
Thus far, Monroe has not made an official assertion.
The 47-year-old has been a member of the Tigers broadcast workforce for a number of years after taking part in in Detroit from 2003-2007. He spent 672 video games as a Tiger throughout that span.
His MLB profession spanned from 2001 to 2009 and included stops in Texas, Detroit, Chicago (Cubs), Minnesota, and Pittsburgh.
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