Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna posted a $20,000 bond on Monday after being arrested on charges of domestic violence against his wife
Ozuna, 30, appeared virtually for a bond hearing before a Fulton County, Georgia, judge to answer to the charges of aggravated assault by strangulation and battery. Video from CNN affiliate WSB-TV showed Ozuna leaving the jail in the afternoon. He made no comment to reporters.The outfielder was arrested on Saturday after officers responded to a report of an assault and saw him grabbing a woman by the neck and throwing her against a wall, Sandy Springs police said in a press release on Sunday.
Read MoreDuring Monday's hearing, Deputy District Attorney Simone Hylton told the court that Ozuna allegedly choked his wife and didn't stop until a police officer intervened.Lars Anderson, an attorney for Ozuna, argued that the baseball player had no prior criminal history. He added,"I respectfully submit that there are other and additional facts that will come out that will put this incident in a more proper perspective.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Atlanta Braves Star Marcell Ozuna Arrested For Domestic Violence, In County JailAtlanta Braves star Marcell Ozuna was arrested for domestic violence on Saturday and is in county jail
Read more »
Atlanta Braves, MLB star Marcell Ozuna arrested for aggravated assault strangulationOzuna, also known as 'Big Bear,' finished sixth in last year's MVP voting. He's a two-time All-Star and was the home run leader in 2020.
Read more »
Atlanta Braves star Marcell Ozuna arrested in alleged domestic violence incidentPolice officers who arrived to Ozuna's Georgia home saw the outfielder grab his wife by the neck and throw her against a wall, the department said.
Read more »
Braves star Marcell Ozuna arrested for strangling wife, throwing her into wall: PoliceBraves star Marcell Ozuna was arrested on domestic violence charges Saturday after police entered his home and saw him strangling his wife and slamming her into a wall, according to police. Ozuna, 30, was charged with aggravated assault by strangulation under the Domestic Violence Act and battery under the Domestic Violence Act, according to the Sandy Springs, Georgia, Police Department. Police received a 911 call from Ozuna's residence just after noon on Saturday and reported to the home.
Read more »
Braves star Marcell Ozuna arrested for strangling wife, throwing her into wall: PoliceBraves star Marcell Ozuna was arrested on domestic violence charges after police entered his home and saw him strangling his wife and slamming her into a wall, according to police. Learn more:
Read more »