Former big leaguer Hideki Irabu is arrested after allegedly attacking a restaurant manager in Osaka. Irabu had drunk about 20 jugs of beer prior to the 3 AM attack.

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On August 20, 2008 — Former big leaguer Hideki Irabu is arrested after allegedly attacking a restaurant manager in Osaka. Irabu had drunk about 20 jugs of beer prior to the 3 AM attack.

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