Jose Mesa Cleared Of All Rape Charges

Jose Mesa shed tears of joy and relief Wednesday as he was acquitted of all charges in his rape trial, but his legal problems aren’t over yet.

A jury cleared the Cleveland Indians pitcher of one count of rape, two counts of gross sexual imposition and one count of theft.

Mesa still must stand trial on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon.

A hearing in the second trial is scheduled for this morning, with jury selection to begin Monday. Mesa could receive up to 18 months in prison if convicted, said his attorney, Gerald Messerman.