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Wally Backman found not guilty after trial in Riverhead

by Jan 24, 2020
L.I. Ducks manager Wally Backman was acquitted after a four-day criminal trial in Riverhead Justice Court.

L.I. Ducks manager and former Mets star Wally Backman’s criminal trial underway in Riverhead

by Jan 21, 2020
The criminal trial of L.I. Ducks manager and former N.Y. Mets second baseman Wally Backman on charges of harassment and criminal mischief got underway in Riverhead Town Justice Court today.

Riverhead woman sues ex-Met, L.I. Ducks manager Wally Backman and L.I. Ducks, claiming sexual abuse and harassment: lawyer

by Sep 24, 2019
The allegations stem from a domestic incident in the woman's Riverhead home, after which the Ducks manager was criminally charged by Riverhead Town Police.