That's Uecker, with a Yuck
This whole Belvedere Bob Uecker stalker story shouldn't amuse us as much it has over the last few weeks (see the blog entry earler about the "woman" that's been trying to get into the pants of the former star of "Major League" and continues to do games for the Milwaukee Brewers).
The latest news came over the wire services today: The "gal" (not pictured above with Uecker) says she's not guilty.
Maybe not shy. Perhaps immodest. But definitely innocent.
This is the biggest thing to happen in Milwaukee since "Laverne and Shirley" was canceled, so read the latest Associated Press version of what took place in court -- the contents which could be a chapter in the updated version of Uecker's book "Catcher in the Rye":
By EMILY FREDRIX
Associated Press Writer
MILWAUKEE (AP) - A woman pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a felony charge of stalking Hall of Fame announcer Bob Uecker.
An attorney for Ann Ladd, (above), 45, entered the plea at a preliminary hearing in Milwaukee County Circuit Court. Ladd, of Prospect Heights, Ill., waived her right to give testimony at the hearing, said her lawyer, Steve Kohn.
The case was bound over for trial, the timing of which would be determined at a hearing on July 31. If convicted, Ladd could face up to 3 1/2 years in prison and a $25,000 fine.
After leaving the court room, Ladd paused briefly with her lawyer but did not make a statement. Kohn, however, said Ladd wanted to share her side of the story and looked forward to doing so at trial.
Uecker, the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for more than 35 years, did not attend the hearing.
Uecker has been seeking a restraining order against the woman, whom he claims has been stalking him for six or seven years, sending unwanted gifts and appearing at ballparks and hotels throughout the country. He said in court filings that she had been approaching him asking for his help with her charity work.
At a civil hearing on that matter last week, the 72-year-old said he wanted the restraining order so he could regain control of his life.
"It's intense. I'm trying to do baseball games and I'm thinking about somebody else and something else going on in my life. I'm trying to have some control over it," Uecker said in court.
Court Commissioner Barry Slagle reminded Ladd she must stay at least 1,000 feet away from Uecker and avoid his homes and workplace, including Miller Park and other major league parks.
Comments
"Catcher in the Wry" by Uecker is an all-time classic. I don't understand why so many people want it banned from schools.
Posted by: CB | July 13, 2006 04:42 PM