As expected, and as recommended by the prosecution, Miguel Tejada got probation. It’s probably the right call this time.
By Del Quentin Wilber
Washington Post Staff Writer
WASHINGTON — Former Baltimore Orioles shortstop Miguel Tejada today was sentenced to one year of probation, fined $5,000 and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service for lying to Congress about his knowledge of performance-enhancing drug use in baseball.
Tejada, 34, pleaded guilty last month to making a misrepresentation to Congress, admitting that he lied to congressional staffers during an interview in a Baltimore hotel room in 2005 that focused on the prevalence of steroids in the game.
Tejada apologized for his actions during brief hearing this morning in the District’s federal courthouse. “I take full responsibility,” he said. “I apologize to the Congress and to the court and especially to the kids.”
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