"Plagued by later legal, health and personal problems, Strawberry was indicted for tax evasion and eventually pleaded guilty in 1995 to a single felony count. That was based on his failure to report $350,000 in income from autographs, personal appearances and sales of memorabilia. Strawberry agreed to pay more than $430,000 as part of the case."
"He was diagnosed with colon cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy in 1998. The following year, Strawberry was sentenced to probation and suspended from baseball after pleading no contest to charges of possession of cocaine and soliciting a prostitute. He eventually spoke in court about struggling with depression, and was charged with violating his probation numerous times - including on his 40th birthday in 2002. Strawberry ultimately served 11 months in Florida state prison, and was released in 2003."
"A White House official said Friday that Trump approved a pardon for Strawberry who had served time and paid back taxes. Speaking on background to detail a pardon that had not yet been formally announced, the official noted that Strawberry found faith in Christianity and has been sober for a decade-plus, and that he'd become active in ministry and started a still-active recovery center."
President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to Darryl Strawberry for tax evasion and drug-related charges. Strawberry played 17 major league seasons, was an eight-time All-Star, hit 335 home runs, recorded 1,000 RBIs and 221 stolen bases, and spent seven seasons with the New York Mets. He pleaded guilty in 1995 to a felony count for failing to report $350,000 in income and paid more than $430,000. Strawberry faced legal, health and personal struggles including colon cancer, probation violations and an 11-month prison term. He has been sober for more than a decade, embraced Christianity, and operates a recovery center.
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