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Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of Jackie Robinson Statue; Faces 19+ Years in Prison

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A Kansas man has pleaded guilty for the theft of a Jackie Robinson statue.

The Sedgwick County district attorney's office confirmed to ESPN's Anthony Olivieri that Ricky Alderete could face more than 19 years in prison when he is sentenced on July 1.

Alderete pleaded guilty to four charges, including theft of property or services valued at $25,000 to $100,000, aggravated criminal damage to property, making false information and identity theft.

"We're glad that this particular chapter has been put to rest," Bob Lutz, the executive director of League 42, told Olivieri.