Former MLB OF Mel Hall Gets 45-Year Sentence For Rape

was sentenced to 45 years in prison Wednesday after being convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl he coached on an elite basketball team.
Hall, 48, looked skyward and swayed back and forth as the verdict was read. One of his two daughters who testified on his behalf during the punishment phase sobbed.
Jurors reached the verdict on the punishment after about an hour of deliberating. They took about 90 minutes Tuesday to convict Hall. He must serve about 22 1/2 years in prison before becoming eligible for parole.
After the verdict was announced, prosecutor Kim D’Avignon read a brief statement on behalf of the 12-year-old victim and other accusers.
“We believe that the verdict does on some level show that the jury understood,” D’Avignon said after the trial. “They looked in these girls’ eyes and said this is worth 40 years, and we agree with them.”
The defense had argued in the sentencing phase of the trial that Hall was a good man who mentored a lot of athletes.
“For all the good this man has done in his life, it seems like this was an excessive verdict,” defense attorney Brady Wyatt said.
The prosecution’s final witness during the punishment phase testified that she was 14 when Hall touched her inappropriately and told her he wanted to have sex with her. On Tuesday, two women testified Hall sexually assaulted them when they were underage.
On Wednesday, a woman testified that Hall was her softball coach when, during an end-of-season pool party, he made lewd noises and grabbed her around the waist.
Hall’s ex-wife and two daughters testified on his behalf..
Hall’s 13-year major-league career began with the Cubs in 1981. He later played with the Indians and Yankees. Following a stint in Japan, Hall’s big-league career ended after he played 25 games for the Giants in 1996.










































14 COMMENTS
Wow, finally a sentance to fit the crime !!! I"ve waited a long time to see that justice can be done !!! Thank you, you have made my day !!!
I'm glad he got what he did and didn't get away with it because he is "famous".
my brother was convicted to 3 terms of 25 years to life for what he did to a young girl and this is only fair.
What Hall has been convicted of is unexcusable. He should serve everyday of his sentence and never be allowed to have contact with any children. He has a diagnosis and is really ill. Hall in addition to his punishment needs some treatment. He may pay a very heavy price in the pen.
You know what you hear what the Media Says and the Jurys Dont even know him they looked at him saw a Black Man, Athelete,the Judged him on that GUILTY ! In five Minutes these trial usually take 2 weeks… Im an attorney Not working on Mel Hall's Case those girls were Liars on Stand changing there story and giggling they went out side the court room and high five each other and said we won we won and were laughing and sticking through tongue out at the Children of Mel how could some one be convicted of 45 years and No Evidence just here say…..Thats texas for you!!!!!! 12 years Later thats Fishy ……It was a Shame what went on…….Im an attorney and Appaulled that they ruled that …..I don't belive it…..
Your right thanks Craig Katz,
Yes the other comments those people wrote don't know what happened and the LIES that were told under oath I know the story and It's ashame that Mr Mel Hall had to go to Jail for those lies that the 2 Friends went to Say that they got molested …I was a student, he was great coach, put us to the best colleges and was respectful to us The girl was Jealous that her Mother was in love with MrHall and she had left her husband Not because of Mr Hall because she wanted a divorce and "S" dont want to say her name was Anrgry and got the other to say the same thing yes I got Molested Isn't funny that they claimed to get Raped" but not once they got" raped" at their home at his home, In the car ,on the Road.. Oh Wow so many places If I got Raped I would NOT go near him and ALL the other places with him and Diffenitly Not wait 10 to 12 Years Later to go to the police. You are Pathitic Sick B–ths Your day will come to do this to this Innocent Man that is a father and a Husband and a Son….I knew you guys were sick……. You were Jealous and hatered towards your Mother……
its ashame what the girls did no evidence…
melhalljr.com…..ft worth is as racist as they come…..judge berry knew he was innocent and that the girls were liars. Disgusting that KKK can still run the joint! Shame on you Judge Berry!!!! you allowed a lynching on your watch! Karma my dear will be your friend
It's a Sad story to hear this. I'm feel so sorry for the Family & Mr: Hall. Yes I hope who ever done this will Pay and Deeply including the Judge…..I saw the site on Mel Hall .com How sad…..
Sincerely,
JB
Females and that little hole will always be the downfall of man.
You idiot. You are not a very educated lawyer, if you are a lawyer. Your grammar is embarrassing for someone who should be so educated.
As for your allegations that the girls were high-fiving and laughing in the hallway, changing their story, and sticking their tongues out at his children…That is a bold-faced lie. I was there through the entire trial. I was with those young ladies. Yes, they were extremely happy about the outcome, but they never stuck their tongues out at the children. They have zero issues with them, only Mel. The young ladies have NEVER changed their stories. As far as the girls saying they won, they did win! They should be happy and smiling. Mel is a complete creep! I know him personally and none of this surprised me at all!!!
The jury found him guilty. The young lady's mother did not leave her husband for Mel. She left for another reason. The young lady had NO reason to be jealous of anyone. Trust me when I say he gave her more than enough attention. I saw it from the beginning. Mel did not mess with every athlete he had. He chose those he knew wouldn't fight him or run and tell on him. She had no intention of ever telling any authorities. I begged her to tell for years. She went forward because another athlete who also filed charges asked her to go with her. They found out he was still doing this to young girls. Please be open and see it all as it truly is. The jury made the correct decision. I was an acquaintance of Mel's for several years.
I knew him fairly well, but cut all ties when the creepiness I felt around him never left and when I couldn't get him to stop pushing up on me. Mel is not as innocent as he appears to some people. Please keep in mind that he had to keep many people in the "dark" so that they would never believe something like this and would defend him if it were to ever come to light. He is sick but he is not stupid. He knew what he was doing.
thank u both for ur words i was with mel and pregnant with his child at the time and i know these girls and know they are lying.
Yahhhh Coach Will see your day is Coming!!!!! COACH???????????? Sorry Ass!!!!! You think your smart Huh!!!!
Let's talk soon!!!! Trying to convince the LIES you've done….Your day is coming soon Not soon enough!