By Shelby Hancock |Staff Writer| The domestic violence charges against U.S National Women's Soccer goalkeeper Hope Solo have been dismissed, according to NBC Sports. During the trials, the Seattle Reign F.C, a soccer club that Solo currently plays for, didn't take any action or release a statement. "The Team will await the legal outcome of the case before making a final judgment", according to the Seattle Times. The U.S Women's National team, however, did show their support. "Based on that information, U.S. soccer stands by our decision to allow her to participate with the team as the legal process unfolds," said Jim Caple. On June 21, 2014 Solo was arrested for domestic … [Read more...] about Hope’s new troubles
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Pro athletes take their aggression home
By Stephanie Woodward |Staff Writer| Domestic violence in professional sports is becoming a troubling trend that we as a society, and most importantly sports fans, should not tolerate. I believe that we have been letting our athletes off too easy and not enforcing strict punishment for their actions for too long. I believe that all our professional sports leagues need to start being more assertive with all domestic violence crimes, and create strict policies for all leagues. Domestic violence cases in professional sports have been an ongoing occurrence, but are just recently being publicized in the media. In July 2012, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was arrested … [Read more...] about Pro athletes take their aggression home
Olympian Hope Solo gets aggressive off field
By Loydie Burmah |Staff Writer| Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and Seattle Reign Goalkeeper Hope Solo’s trial date for misdemeanor domestic violence charges has been scheduled. Solo attended a brief court hearing at the Kirkland Municipal Court in Washington on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Judge Michael Lambo presided over the hearing and set the trial date for Jan. 20. The scheduled date was set after Solo’s Attorney, Todd Maybrown, argued for the deposition of the alleged victims with a stenographer present, according to The Seattle Times. “The alleged victims, Solo’s half-sister and nephew, had previously refused to be interviewed by Maybrown with a stenographer present,” stated Seattle … [Read more...] about Olympian Hope Solo gets aggressive off field