John Wetteland charged with abusing a minor

Former MLB pitcher John Wetteland has been charged with “sex abuse of child continuous victim under 14” in Texas.

https://deadspin.com/1831773454

 

Summer of '85 my mom had an old friend from high school come up from Florida with her daughter from a previous marriage and her new husband, Morris. Morris was heavily involved in some bible thumping religion of such shit and mom's friend had been converted or "born again," as they say. They drove the whole way from Orlando to Pittsburgh with, not only luggage for three people, but also a giant bible which sat on a stand on the dresser. Pretty sure they even talked to my mom about converting, because you always want to thank folks letting your stay at their home by pushing your religion on them, and she essentially said, "nah, I'm good." Overheard mom talking on the phone a couple of weeks later about it to another friend and the word, "brainwashed" was used.

Fast forward two summers and we're now staying at the friend's house (imagine my joy). Mom's friend is there. Annoying daughter is there and....no Morris. I asked my mom about it in private and she said, "I'll tell you later." Everything was very hush-hush, and my mom ultimately didn't tell me until I brought it up three years later. Morris the Holy Roller, The Bible Transporter, the Converter, had been sexually abusing the daughter who was about 9 years old at the time.

I guess this is my long-winded way of saying I'm not shocked.

 

Ya coulda stopped right there.

 

A few more details (H/T MTM).
Texas Rangers Hall of Fame pitcher John Wetteland arrested on child sex abuse charge | Crime | Dallas News

 

Because all Christians molest children. Got it.

 

Not *all*.
Don't be silly.

 

Yes. That's exactly what I said. Nailed it.

 

Just read the update. Exactly.