Father of Albert Pujols Rumored to Be Charged With Alleged Sexual Battery of a Minor
Albert Pujols and the rest of the Los Angeles Angels are awaiting word of when and where a 2020 MLB season will take place. Unfortunately, the future Hall of Famer is now also reportedly dealing with a serious crime allegedly committed by his father.
Pujols' dad, Bienvenido Pujols, has reportedly been charged with sexual battery of a minor in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
According to South Florida Sun Sentinel, Bienvenido Pujols, father of MLB Player Albert Pujols, is charged with sexual battery and lewd and lascivious molestation on a person less than 12 years of age.
— Héctor Gómez (@hgomez27) June 21, 2020
Bienvenido Pujols surrendered to Pembroke Pines police Friday. https://t.co/Exl5lebqZj
The elder Pujols reportedly turned himself in Friday. This news just dropped Sunday and of course at this point in time the crimes are just alleged against him.
Still, this is just horrible news, especially for the victim of the alleged heinous crime. We must respect privacy at this time, specifically for the victim's family and the Pujols clan.
Father of Albert Pujols, Bienvenido Pujols is being charged with sexual battery and lewd and lascivious molesation on a person less than 12-years-old per the South Florida Sun Sentinel.....horrible news https://t.co/mI0G7dy5pY
— Pat Ragazzo (@ragazzoreport) June 21, 2020
This is a developing situation and we will refrain from making any definitive statements either way. The news is just shocking and our thoughts go out to the victim in this horrible scenario.
As always, all accusations must be taken seriously, and we'll have further updates when they become available.