Houston Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada was sentenced yesterday to one year’s probation, fined US$5,000 and ordered to do 100 hours of community service after being found guilty of lying to Congress. Though this troublesome stage in Tejada’s career is over, it has left a stain on his legacy and he has now become the first victim of the steroid era prosecution. Tejada apologized for his actions saying: “I take full responsibility.” He continued by apologizing to kids who looked up to the former All-Star. Tejada could have faced one year in prison, but the judge in the case took into consideration Tejada’s admittance that he lied and the fact that he has no criminal record.<\/p>\n
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Houston Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada was sentenced yesterday to one year’s probation, fined US$5,000 and ordered to do 100 hours of community service after being found guilty of lying to Congress. Though this troublesome stage in Tejada’s career is over, it has left a stain on his legacy and he has now become the first … <\/p>\n