Milwaukee Prosecutor Says Jackson May Face Disorderly Conduct Charge

MILWAUKEE — Reggie Jackson of the Angels will not be prosecuted for battery in a tavern scuffle in May that resulted in injury to an autograph seeker, but he could face a disorderly conduct charge, the city prosecutor said Thursday.

John Carter, the prosecutor, said Jackson and Donald Weimer, 26, of Racine, Wis., should share the blame for the May 3 incident after a game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Angels.

“I will prosecute both men for disorderly conduct if I prosecute anyone,” Carter said. “Both parties contributed to the breach of the peace.”

The prosecutor went on to say, “Because (Weimer) was the complainant in the battery, I believe it’s fair to give him an option to a degree, although that option also includes his own prosecution.”

Weimer has until today to notify Carter’s office whether he intends to pursue his complaint. Weimer’s attorney, Alan D. Eisenberg, declined comment.

Milwaukee County District Atty. E. Michael McCann earlier declined to file state charges against Jackson and referred the matter to Carter’s office.

McCann has said Jackson apparently turned down Weimer’s request for an autograph, offending Weimer, who later threw a paper plate onto Jackson’s table. A scuffle then ensued.