Hope Solo Arrested for Domestic Violence, Makes Apology to Fans and Family
U.S. Olympic gold medalist soccer player Hope Solo was arrested last week for domestic violence. She reportedly got into a fight with her sister and 17-year-old nephew. It was not the first time Solo was involved in a domestic dispute, and the soccer star has now apologized publicly for her actions.
"I would like to apologize to my fans, teammates, coaches, marketing partners and the entire US Soccer and Seattle Reign FC communities for my involvement in a highly unfortunate incident this past weekend," Solo posted in a note on Facebook. "I understand that, as a public figure, I am held to a higher standard of conduct. I take seriously my responsibilities as a role model and sincerely apologize to everyone I have disappointed."
Solo went on to explain that she and her family were close and resolving the conflict among them. She has been ordered to stay away from the victims and refrain from drinking alcohol, and the U.S. Soccer Federation said that they would be talking to Solo and her representatives to discuss where to go from there.
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"We'll be talking with Hope in the next 24 hours and her representatives, and I think it would be inappropriate for me to say anything else until some of these processes play out," President Sunil Gulati told the press.
In 2012, Solo's husband Jerramy Stevens was arrested for domestic violence; Solo was left injured after the incident, but police determined there was not enough evidence to hold him. The two married the very next day.
Solo pleaded not guilty to the counts of domestic violence against her sister and nephew.
"Due to pending legal issues, I cannot comment further at this time," Solo wrote. "However, I am confident in the legal process and believe my name will be cleared. I look forward to getting back on the field where I belong with both Seattle Reign FC and the US Women's National Team."
