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Domestic violence charges against soccer star Hope Solo dismissed ahead of 2015 Women’s World Cup
The Olympic Gold medalist and U.S. Women's goalkeeper was accused of drunkenly attacking her half-sister and nephew last June. Charges were dropped Tuesday after a Kirkland, Wash. judge ruled that the alleged victims’ lack of participation prohibited the athlete from being able to defend herself in court.
BY Nina Golgowski
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Marc Serota/Getty ImagesA Washington state judge dismissed two counts of fourth-degree domestic violence assault against U.S. soccer star Hope Solo Tuesday.
What a save.
Domestic violence charges against soccer star Hope Solo have been dismissed by a judge, likely clearing any prior uncertainty about her 2015 World Cup prospects.
The Seattle Reign goalie and Olympic Gold medalist took to Facebook shortly after to express her gratitude to her supporters following what she described as "one of the most difficult and emotionally draining times of my life."
"I always had faith that once the facts of the case were presented, I would be cleared of all charges and I am so happy and relieved to finally have it all behind me," she stated in part.
Solo had faced two counts of fourth-degree domestic violence assault after being accused of drunkenly attacking her half-sister and 17-year-old nephew in their Kirkland, Wash. home last June.
Her defense attorney successfully argued that the two alleged victims refused to cooperate with the defense investigation, including them twice failing to show up for an interview with solo's attorney, Seattle Pi reported.
Their lack of participation prohibited the athlete from being able to defend herself in court, a Kirkland judge ruled Tuesday.
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The soccer star is seen entering a courtroom last November with her husband, former Seattle Seahawks football player Jerramy Stevens. She pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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The Olympic gold medalist was allowed to continue to play soccer and qualify for the 2015 Women's World Cup while facing the charges but if she had been found guilty she risked being suspended.
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A judge dropped the charges against Solo, seen here last November, after the athlete's attorney successfully argued her ability to defend herself in court due to the alleged victims' participation.
The U.S. women's starting goalkeeper, whose team qualified for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada last fall, pleaded not guilty to the charges and argued that her actions were in self-defense.
U.S. Soccer allowed Solo to continue to play while facing the charges but if she had been found guilty there was chance she could have been suspended through the World Cup games.
She also would have faced six months in jail if convicted.
The Olympic Gold medalist and U.S. Women's goalkeeper was accused of drunkenly attacking her half-sister and nephew last June. Charges were dropped Tuesday after a Kirkland, Wash. judge ruled that the alleged victims’ lack of participation prohibited the athlete from being able to defend herself in court.
BY Nina Golgowski
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
What a save.
Domestic violence charges against soccer star Hope Solo have been dismissed by a judge, likely clearing any prior uncertainty about her 2015 World Cup prospects.
The Seattle Reign goalie and Olympic Gold medalist took to Facebook shortly after to express her gratitude to her supporters following what she described as "one of the most difficult and emotionally draining times of my life."
"I always had faith that once the facts of the case were presented, I would be cleared of all charges and I am so happy and relieved to finally have it all behind me," she stated in part.
Solo had faced two counts of fourth-degree domestic violence assault after being accused of drunkenly attacking her half-sister and 17-year-old nephew in their Kirkland, Wash. home last June.
Her defense attorney successfully argued that the two alleged victims refused to cooperate with the defense investigation, including them twice failing to show up for an interview with solo's attorney, Seattle Pi reported.
Their lack of participation prohibited the athlete from being able to defend herself in court, a Kirkland judge ruled Tuesday.
The soccer star is seen entering a courtroom last November with her husband, former Seattle Seahawks football player Jerramy Stevens. She pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The Olympic gold medalist was allowed to continue to play soccer and qualify for the 2015 Women's World Cup while facing the charges but if she had been found guilty she risked being suspended.
A judge dropped the charges against Solo, seen here last November, after the athlete's attorney successfully argued her ability to defend herself in court due to the alleged victims' participation.
The U.S. women's starting goalkeeper, whose team qualified for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada last fall, pleaded not guilty to the charges and argued that her actions were in self-defense.
U.S. Soccer allowed Solo to continue to play while facing the charges but if she had been found guilty there was chance she could have been suspended through the World Cup games.
She also would have faced six months in jail if convicted.
