Chicago, IL (My Sportsbook) - William Ligue Jr., who along with his son attacked Kansas City Royals first base coach Tom Gamboa, changed his plea to guilty on Tuesday. He is now scheduled to be sentenced on June 18. Ligue originally pleaded innocent to three counts of aggravated battery and one felony count of mob action last September. If convicted, Ligue could face up to five years in prison. The decision to alter the plea came suddenly and is not thought to be part of any plea bargain. Ligue, 35, and his son attacked Gamboa on the field at Comiskey Park during a game between the Royals and Chicago White Sox on September 19. A folded-up pocket knife was found at the scene. The son was charged with attacking Gamboa and was sentenced to five years of probation in November. |
