Cubs' Castro Accused of Sexual Assault

By Chuck Sudo in News on Jan 6, 2012 3:10PM

WBBM-AM radio broke news this morning that Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro was accused of sexually assaulting a woman after a night of clubbing.

The alleged incident occurred Sept. 29, when Castro met the accuser at the River North nightclub Crescendo. Sources told WBBM's Mike Krauser that the accuser and a friend then headed to Castro's apartment, where she blacked out. When she awoke, she claims to have discovered Castro assaulting her. The victim left Castro's apartment, got a ride home from her friend, but didn't go to a hospital for another 12 hours.

Castro was believed to be flying home to the Dominican Republic by then. WBBM's sources say he hasn't been interviewed yet. Castro's attorney's have released a statement saying Castro is innocent:

"We are aware of certain allegations that have been made against our client, Starlin Castro. We have thoroughly investigated this matter, and we are confident that these allegations are baseless. Given the sensitive nature of this matter, we cannot comment any further."

The Cubs have also released a statement that read they cannot comment on the allegations, but hope that Castro is innocent.