"Donald Trump has pardoned former New York Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges, citing the 1983 National League Rookie of the Year's post-career embrace of his Christian faith and longtime sobriety. Strawberry was an outfielder and eight-time All-Star, including seven with the Mets from 1983 through 1990. He hit 335 homers and had 1,000 RBIs and 221 stolen bases in 17 seasons."
"He was diagnosed with colon cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy in 1998. The following year, Strawberry was sentenced to probation and suspended from baseball after pleading no contest to charges of possession of cocaine and soliciting a prostitute. He eventually spoke in court about struggling with depression, and was charged with violating his probation numerous times including on his 40th birthday in 2002. Strawberry ultimately served 11 months in Florida state prison, and was released in 2003."
Donald Trump granted Darryl Strawberry a full pardon for prior tax evasion and drug-related charges, citing Strawberry's post-career Christian faith and longtime sobriety. Strawberry was an outfielder and eight-time All-Star, primarily with the New York Mets from 1983 through 1990, finishing with 335 home runs, 1,000 RBIs and 221 stolen bases across 17 seasons. Strawberry pleaded guilty in 1995 to a felony count for failing to report $350,000 in income from autographs and appearances and agreed to pay over $430,000. He faced cancer, legal troubles, probation violations, served 11 months in state prison, and later became active in ministry and recovery work.
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