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Fans maintain unwavering support of Pirates' Kang bobblehead giveaway

A sampling of Pirates fans planning on attending today’s afternoon game said they cannot fault the organization for proceeding with the Jung Ho Kang bobblehead giveaway despite a Chicago police investigation of sexual assault allegations against the player.

“Innocent until proven guilty,” said April Enterline, 30, of the West End, who said she looked forward to collecting one of the souvenirs “without hesitation.”

Ms. Enterline and her boyfriend, Jason Brosius, 29, are part of a season-ticket plan and switched tickets with a friend to get today’s game because of the promotion.

“I like the bobbleheads and the free-shirt Fridays,” said Mr.