Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington really resigned over sexual assault allegations, claims bombshell report
- Former baseball manager Ron Washington attended a news conference yesterday with his wife at his side
- The 62-year-old did not reveal what he had done to break his wife’s 'trust,' but admitted earlier to an affair
- The new allegations were made by a Texas-based sports blog run by a former Fox Sports journalist.
- Washington suddenly resigned from team on September 5
- He was signed through next season at salary of more than $1 million
The former coach of the Texas Rangers quit over allegations that he sexually assaulted a reporter, it was claimed today.
Ron Washington is said to have stepped down before the claims come to light - as they are expected to in the coming weeks.
The allegations were made by The Scoop, a Texas-based sports blog run by its founder Jamie Kelly, a former Fox Sports journalist.
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Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington has broken his silence after abruptly resigning from the team two weeks ago by admitting he broke his wife's trust
Gerry Washington, wife of Former Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington sits with Attorney Jason Lewis, left, as they both watch while Washington makes a statement at a news conference. It was the 62-year-old's first public comment since abruptly resigning 13 days earlier
More details about the alleged victim are being circulated on social media but MailOnline has been unable to verify them and has decided not to publish them.
In her report Kelly said: ‘Washington's sudden departure from the club was due to impending legal issues stemming from an alleged sexual assault of a reporter.’
She cited a ‘a source with knowledge of the situation’ but did not elaborate further in the short post.
MailOnline understands that there are only a handful of female reporters who cover the Rangers full time.
A spokeswoman for the North Texas District Attorney’s office, which covers the Dallas Fort Worth area, said she was ‘not aware’ of any investigation.
However the victim may not yet have come forward and spoken to police, meaning that prosecutors would not have spoken to her yet.
Kelly did not respond to repeated requests for comment.
Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington broke his silence after abruptly resigning from the team two weeks ago by admitting he was unfaithful to his wife.
Washington. who attended a Dallas news conference with his wife Gerry at his side, said: 'I was not true to my wife after 42 years. I broke her trust. I'm here today to own that mistake and apologize to her and those I disappointed.'
It was the 62-year-old's first public comment since abruptly resigning 13 days earlier.
Washington did not reveal exactly what he had done to break his wife’s trust, but said he said he was more embarrassed than he has ever been in his life as he spoke before reporters in a Las Colinas hotel meeting room.
'Today, I'm at a very low time in my life,' said Washington as his wife Gerry, sat in a chair to the side of the podium with an attorney.
'I'm sorry for breaking the trust that I had with my wife and for disappointing my players, for disappointing my coaches, for disappointing Major League Baseball and for disappointing the Texas Rangers.
![The 62-year-old did not reveal exactly what he had done to break his wife¿s trust, but said he said he was more embarrassed than he has ever been in his life as he spoke before reporters in a Las Colinas hotel meeting room](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/09/18/1411070965073_wps_33_An_emotional_former_Texas.jpg)
The 62-year-old did not reveal exactly what he had done to break his wife’s trust, but said he said he was more embarrassed than he has ever been in his life as he spoke before reporters in a Las Colinas hotel meeting room
![Former Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington walks away from the podium](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/09/18/1411071030862_wps_34_Former_Texas_Rangers_mana.jpg)
Former Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington walks away from the podium
!['Today, I'm at a very low time in my life,' said Washington as his wife Gerry, sat in a chair to the side of the podium with an attorney](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/09/18/1411070146054_wps_17_Former_Texas_Rangers_mana.jpg)
'Today, I'm at a very low time in my life,' said Washington as his wife Gerry, sat in a chair to the side of the podium with an attorney
![They left without taking questions, with Washington putting his right hand on her right shoulder as they departed through a back door](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/09/18/1411070655745_wps_23_Attroney_Jason_Lewis_left.jpg)
They left without taking questions, with Washington putting his right hand on her right shoulder as they departed through a back door
'All I ask is for your forgiveness and your understanding.'
'This matter is certainly personal, and we're trying hard to put it behind us,' said Washington. 'I was born to be a baseball player; I'm a baseball lifer.
'The Rangers gave me a home and I'm thankful for that, and also thankful for the experience to have the opportunity to manage here in Texas. I look to the future and getting back in the game and continuing my career.'
They left without taking questions, with Washington putting his right hand on his wife's shoulder as they departed through a back door.
His resignation earlier this month took effect immediately, with bench coach Tim Bogar stepping up as interim manager for the remainder of the season.
The New Orleans native had previously tested positive for cocaine during the 2009 season, and been subjected to random drug testing ever since, with then-team president Nolan Ryan deciding to keep him on as manager, even as he offered to leave the team.
He said at the time in a statement: 'I have submitted my resignation from the job I love - managing the Rangers - in order to devote my full attention to addressing an off-the-field personal matter.'
Last place: The Rangers were the first MLB team officially eliminated from making the playoffs
![Washington coached the Rangers to appearances in two World Series, in 2010 and 2011](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/09/18/1411071224640_wps_39_image002_png.jpg)
Washington coached the Rangers to appearances in two World Series, in 2010 and 2011
'As painful as it is, stepping away from the game is what's best for me and my family.'
He then added, 'This is in no way related to the disappointing performance of the team this season.'
The Rangers, in the midst of a six-game losing streak, are the first major league team to be officially eliminated from playoff contention this year.
Washington had been the Rangers manager since the start of the 2007 Major League Baseball season, and led the team to World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011.
During the 2009 season Washington tested positive for cocaine and been subjected to random drug testing ever since, with then-team president Nolan Ryan deciding to keep him on as manager, even as he offered to leave the team.
Prior to joining the Rangers, Washington spent 11 seasons as an assistant coach with the Oakland Athletics.
He went 664-611 with the Rangers, earning more wins than any manager in club history. He also enjoyed four consecutive 90-win seasons, three playoff appearances, and back-to-back American League championships.
The Rangers were 18-16 in Washington's three postseason appearances.
'He has left his mark as a teacher, motivator, and leader on this organization,' said Daniels.
'We wish Ron the best as he deals with this matter.'
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