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        <title><![CDATA[Former Yankees star Johnny Damon struggled with police during DUI bust, video shows]]></title>
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<p>Bodycam footage of Johnny Damon’s <strong>Florida DUI bust</strong> was released Tuesday, showing the former MLB outfielder and his wife struggling with police after they were pulled over. </p>



<p>At one point in the nearly two-hours of footage <strong>released by</strong> the Windermere Police Department, the couple scuffles with an officer who tried to grab Damon’s wife, Michelle Mangan-Damon, as she disobeyed commands to stay in the SUV.</p>



<p>“Don’t touch me,” Mangan-Damon tells the cop during the tense encounter. “Don’t f&#8212;ing touch me,&#8221; she says, before breaking free and walking away. </p>



<p>Shortly after, another struggle between Damon and an officer ensues, knocking the cop&#8217;s bodycam to the ground.</p>


	
		
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<p>“Stop trying to pull away from me,&#8221; the officer tells Damon, who denies he is. </p>



<p>Damon, 47, was pulled over Feb. 18 after police spotted his SUV swerving and hitting a curb.</p>



<p>The former Yankees and Red Sox player reportedly had a blood alcohol level between .294 and .300 — nearly four times the state limit of .08.</p>


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<p>He was charged with DUI, and his wife was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting an officer with violence, according to <strong>clickorlando.com</strong>. </p>


<p>During his arrest, Damon said he is pro-police, according to the bodycam footage. </p>



<p>“Believe me, I am Blue Lives Matter,” Damon said. “What are you doing right now? We are all for cops. Guys, we are all for cops.”</p>



<p>He also brought up his politics. </p>



<p>“Hey bro, I’m a good guy and I know people are trying to target me because I’m a Trump supporter,” Damon said.</p>



<p>During his field sobriety test, Damon appeared unsteady on his feet. He repeatedly said: “Yeah, I’m good bro,&#8221; according to the video. </p>



<p>Damon played 18 seasons in the big leagues, spending most of his career with the Royals, Red Sox and Yankees. He was a two-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion, winning a title with the Yankees in 2009 and Red Sox in 2004.</p>
			 
					
						<p>This story originally appeared on: <strong>NyPost</strong> - Author:<strong>Kenneth Garger</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kenneth Garger]]></dc:creator>
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