Jason Michaels

Jason Drew Michaels (born May 4, 1976 in Tampa, Florida) is an outfielder in Major League Baseball currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies of the National League East division.

Arrested in Philadelphia

Michaels was arrested around 3am on July 3, 2005, after allegedly punching Philadelphia police officer Timothy Taylor as he left the "32 Degrees" nightclub in the Olde City section of Philadelphia. "He punched a Philadelphia police officer and wrestled him to the ground, in the process ripping the police officer's shirt," Philadelphia police spokesperson Jim Pauley said.

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July 3 - 2005 - Philadelphia

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It reportedly took four Philadelphia police officers to subdue Michaels, who spent nine hours in detention, and then, upon his release, promptly reported on time for a July 3 Phillies game against the Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park, broadcast nationally on ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball".

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Atlanta Braves - Citizens Bank Park - ESPN

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Michaels now faces charges of aggravated assault on a police officer, simple assault and reckless endangerment. A hearing on the charges was scheduled for September 21, 2005 in Philadelphia but was rescheduled for December 15, 2005. The courts granted the second continuance due to the fact Michaels had obtained new counsel.

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September 21 - 2005 - December 15

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