Anti-Domestic Violence Video Featuring Jeurys Familia Taken Down

FORT LEE, N.J. — The anti-domestic violence PSA featuring New York Mets pitcher Jeurys Familia, who was arrested on domestic violence charges this week, has been taken offline.

Familia, 27, was one of several current an former New York athletes featured in the #NotAFan campaign sponsored by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, which is a joint effort with New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. The campaign is designed to raise awareness about domestic violence among sports fans.

“Though we are troubled that yet again a prominent sports figure was arrested for domestic violence, we insist the New York Mets to remain committed in their stance against domestic violence and to adhere to the Major League Baseball’s policy on domestic violence,” Ruth M. Glenn, the coalition's executive director said in a statement.

Police said in the complaint filed in Fort Lee Municipal Court that Familia caused "bodily injury to another" and that they saw a bruise on the person's right cheek and a scratch on the individual's chest. Familia lives with his wife, Bianca, and 1-year-old son Jeurys Jr., according to reports.

Familia has been with the Mets for five seasons. He has a 7-11 record and a 2.46 earned run average.

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Photo: Jeurys Familia, 27 — Wikimedia Commons