Astros fan: I was removed from game for holding domestic violence sign

A Houston Astros fan said he was kicked out of Minute Maid Park on Saturday for holding a sign which displayed a hotline number for domestic violence, reports ABC13's Steve Campion.

Kevin Jukkola said he was escorted out of the stadium by security for carrying the sign, which he's brought into the ballpark before without incident.

"Some people were not happy about it. Some people were supportive. But either way, there was never an usher called. No security was ever called. Nothing ever happened until Saturday night," Jukkola explained. "I want them to allow me to peacefully protest and not to be removed from the ballpark."

Jukkola said he created the sign to show his disappointment in the Astros for their decision to acquire pitcher Roberto Osuna, who was arrested and charged with assault on a woman in May.

The 23-year-old Osuna served a 75-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy and has pitched in 13 games for Houston since a July trade from the Toronto Blue Jays.

Osuna potentially faces six months in prison and a $5,000 fine if he's convicted of the charges.