'I'm a man of the people': Former MLB All-Star Lenny Dykstra pleads innocent to cocaine, methamphetamine, and criminal threat charges before unleashing vulgar Twitter tirade

  • Dykstra pleaded innocent in connection to a May incident in which the three-time former All-Star allegedly threatened to shoot an Uber driver
  • The 55-year-old Dykstra faces charges of cocaine and methamphetamine possession, as well as making terroristic threats, but no gun was ever found 
  • After pleading innocent, he told reporters he 'could play center field tonight'
  • Dykstra then went on a bizarre Twitter tirade, writing a series of posts on everything from national nut day to one particularly vulgar post 
  • After tweeting about the Torah on Sunday, Dykstra wrote Monday that '#NobodyWantsToHear the flush after a lovely lady takes a dump in a bathroom...'

Former New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies centerfielder Lenny Dykstra pleaded innocent in a New Jersey courtroom on Monday to drug and other charges stemming from a May incident in which the three-time former All-Star allegedly threatened to shoot an Uber driver.

The 55-year-old Dykstra faces charges of cocaine and methamphetamine possession, as well as making terroristic threats. The driver, Brian Lutty, allegedly told police Dykstra held a gun to his head, though no weapon was found.

After waiving a formal arraignment at Monday's hearing in Union County, Dykstra and his lawyer spoke to reporters on their way out of the courtroom on Monday. In addition to denying the charges, Dykstra told reporters he 'could play center field tonight.'

'I'm a man of the people,' Dykstra said, adding, 'We'll let the process handle itself and the truth will come out,' Dykstra said.

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Dykstra (right) and attorney David S. Bahuriak (left) told reporters he is innocent on all counts

Dykstra (right) and attorney David S. Bahuriak (left) told reporters he is innocent on all counts

Lenny Dykstra enjoyed a cigarette after pleading innocent in a New Jersey court on Monday

Lenny Dykstra enjoyed a cigarette after pleading innocent in a New Jersey court on Monday

'We're here in a courtroom now and facts come out now, and now we have a chance to defend ourselves,' Dykstra's attorney David S. Bahuriak told reporters. 'And once we take a look at the evidence, the evidence will not lie. You will find that Mr. Dykstra is actually innocent.'

Dykstra then went on a bizarre Twitter tirade, writing a series of posts on everything from national nut day to several vulgar messages.

'#NobodyWantsToHear the flush after a lovely lady takes a dump in a bathroom in your home,' Dykstra tweeted shortly after leaving the courtroom.

He also quoted C&C Music Factory's 1990 hit single 'Gonna Make You Sweat': 'It's your world and I'm just a squirrel tryin' to get a nut to move your butt to the dance floor.'

The 55-year-old Dykstra faces charges of cocaine and methamphetamine possession, as well as making terroristic threats 

The 55-year-old Dykstra faces charges of cocaine and methamphetamine possession, as well as making terroristic threats 

On Sunday, Dykstra hinted at his upcoming court appearance: 'Anything interesting going on in any Elizabeth, NJ courtrooms during the next day or so?'

Recently Dykstra, who is known as 'Nails' began tweeting about the Torah. 

'Part 2: My weekly discussion about the current Torah reading (chapters 12-17): Abraham, the first circumcision and "the covenant,"' Dykstra wrote Friday.  

The May incident began when Dykstra tried to change his destination during an Uber ride.

Dykstra told police he feared for his life because the Uber driver would not stop the car. Bahuriak said the driver engaged the child safety locks to prevent Dykstra from getting out of the car.

The driver, meanwhile, told authorities that Dykstra threatened to 'blow off' his head. From there, the driver stopped outside of Linden, New Jersey police headquarters and ran out of the car to get the attention of police, who ultimately found cocaine, MDMA and marijuana in Dykstra's bag, although no weapon was ever found.

Dykstra included some vulgar Twitter posts during his Tweet storm on Monday morning 

Dykstra included some vulgar Twitter posts during his Tweet storm on Monday morning 

Dykstra, who was known as 'Nails,' has recently begun tweeting about the Torah 

Dykstra, who was known as 'Nails,' has recently begun tweeting about the Torah 

Police body camera video shows Dykstra irate and at times charging at the other driver.

He also denied being able to own a gun: 'I'm a convicted felon — I can't own a firearm.'

'I have no weapon, dude. I want out of this guy's car,' Dykstra continued. 'He's trying to kill me – this guy. He's crazy,' Dykstra tells cops of Lutty.

Dykstra (seen here in 2011 after allegedly exposing himself to a woman) has served prison time for everything from bankruptcy fraud, grand theft auto, and money laundering. He claimed in 2009 that he owed over $31 million while declaring bankruptcy

Dykstra (seen here in 2011 after allegedly exposing himself to a woman) has served prison time for everything from bankruptcy fraud, grand theft auto, and money laundering. He claimed in 2009 that he owed over $31 million while declaring bankruptcy

'Dude, I have no firearm. There's no firearm in my bag,' Dykstra says, but when the cops want to search his bag, the baseball great becomes hesitant.

After at first telling the police they were allowed to search his bag, Dykstra suddenly changed his mind, saying, 'no, I do mind.'

Dysktra's side of the story, as police question him that evening, was that he called an Uber to pick him from his home in Linden and wanted to be taken to Staten Island.

'I told him to go to Staten Island,' Dykstra said. 'I didn't have the address where I was going in Staten Island…he said ''I can't go nowhere if I don't have the address.''

The Uber driver had accused him of pointing a bag at him, when police ask him why he did that, he responded that he has no idea why the driver would say that in the first place.

'I said, 'Take me back home, I'll take another Uber'' and he starts going crazy. He's driving 100-miles-per hour,' Dykstra alleges. 'He kidnapped me basically.'

When the police put him in handcuffs, a surprised Dykstra says 'Why are you grabbing me so hard? What are you doing?'

Lenny Dykstra of the New York Mets thrusts a fist in the air as he rounds the bases after his game-winning two-run homerun in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Oct. 11, 1986, New York. The homer scored Wally Backman and beat Houston 6-5.
Philadelphia Phillies Lenny Dykstra (4) in action during a game from the 1990 season against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium in Flushing Meadows

Dykstra appeared in two World Series: '86 as a member of the Mets, and '93 with the Phillies

Known as 'Nails,' Dykstra fashioned himself as a financial advisor in retirement. The three-time All-Star declared bankruptcy in 2009, claiming he owed more than $31 million and had only $50,000 in assets. His wife filed for divorce that same year

Known as 'Nails,' Dykstra fashioned himself as a financial advisor in retirement. The three-time All-Star declared bankruptcy in 2009, claiming he owed more than $31 million and had only $50,000 in assets. His wife filed for divorce that same year

The 12-year Major League veteran played eight seasons in Philadelphia, helping the Phillies to reach the 1993 World Series, after previously playing five years with the Mets, with whom he won the 1986 World Series.

His post-playing career has been eventful, to say the least. Dykstra has served prison time for everything from bankruptcy fraud, grand theft auto, and money laundering. He also claimed in 2009 that he owed over $31 million while declaring bankruptcy.

Over the years Dykstra has fashioned himself as a businessman, and even owned a high-end jet charter company, as well as a magazine called 'Player's Club,' which was marketed to millionaire athletes.

He even had a website titled 'Nails Investments,' which is a reference to his nickname, 'Nails,' which was used in the title of his autobiography: House of Nails. (As pointed out by Dykstra on Twitter, the book was 'was atop the @nytimes Best Seller List for weeks!')

In this photo from 2012, former New York Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra is seen during his sentencing for grand theft auto in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles. On Wednesday Dykstra was indicted in New Jersey on drug and other charges 

In this photo from 2012, former New York Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra is seen during his sentencing for grand theft auto in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles. On Wednesday Dykstra was indicted in New Jersey on drug and other charges 

By the end of 2009, Dykstra was reportedly living out of his car.

In 2011 he pleased guilty to federal fraud charges, admitting that he hid, sold or destroyed over $400,000 worth of property that was supposed to be part of his bankruptcy filing.

He was also charged with possession of cocaine, ecstasy and the human growth hormone (HGH) known as Somatropin, and ultimately sentenced to three years in prison. However, he was given credit for one year's time served.

In 1999 Dykstra was arrested for sexually harassing a 17-year-old girl, but charges were later dropped. He was also accused of using offensive terminology when speaking about minorities and women that same year.

In 2010 he was accused of paying a prostitute with a bad check.

The following year he was accused by his housekeeper of propositioning her for oral sex. The woman obliged, but as she told authorities, it was only out of fear of losing her job.

Dykstra originally was fine with police searching his bag, but then changed his mind. Ultimately, drugs were allegedly found in his possession, leading to the cocaine charges 

Dykstra originally was fine with police searching his bag, but then changed his mind. Ultimately, drugs were allegedly found in his possession, leading to the cocaine charges 

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