After a four-week trial, a jury on Tuesday convicted baseball free agent Milton Bradley, 34, for physically attacking and threatening his estranged wife.
The former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder was found guilty of four counts of spousal battery, two counts of criminal threats, one count of assault with a deadly weapon, one count of vandalism, and one count of brandishing a deadly weapon.
"Bradley threatened and attacked his wife five times in 2011 and 2012," prosecutors said, according to Yahoo! Sports. "The two have been married for five years and have two children together, but are separated and in the middle of a contentious divorce."
His bail has reportedly been set at $250,000 and sentencing will be held on July 2 at Van Nuys Superior Court. Bradley may serve up to seven and a half years in prison for his crimes.
"Domestic violence will not be tolerated, regardless of perceived celebrity or notoriety, and violators will be held fully accountable for their actions," City Attorney Trutanich said in a public statement. "The City Attorney's office remains ready to assist all people victimized by spousal abuse."
Allegations against Bradley included pushing his wife against a kitchen wall and choking her with both hands after she had reportedly asked him to stop smoking marijuana in front of their children.
In a separate incident, he reportedly threatened his wife with a knife saying "You'll be dead, b****, before you divorce me."
In August of 2012, the couple had an argument that allegedly led Bradley reportedly kicking his wife in the ribs.
Bradley played 11 years with the Dodgers, Montreal Expos, Cleveland Indians, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners.
Bradley's playing history was overshadowed by several outbursts.
During his time as a player for Mariners, he was suspended for a game for bumping an umpire and ejected for arguing a called third strike.
