The president of the Colombian Football Federation and his son were among those arrested after chaos erupted at the Copa America final Sunday at the Hard Rock…
The president of the Colombian Football Federation and his son were among those arrested after chaos erupted at the Copa America final Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Martinez rushed the entry gate and did not display his ticket, an arrest report stated. He is also accused of throwing water at an officer in an attempt to distract him from detaining another person.A witness told police that Mayorga also jumped the southwest turnstiles. He resisted officers' attempts to remove him from the stadium and tried to run away, an arrest report stated.
Both men are facing charges related to trespassing and battery on a law enforcement officer. Mayorga is facing additional charges including disorderly intoxication and resisting an officer with violence.Cellphone video captured the moment unruly fans pushed through security guards and law enforcement personnel to enter the stadium.
The chaos prompted questions surrounding sufficient security measures at the venue. Hard Rock Stadium later released a statement, ensuring that security was not the issue at hand.
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