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Hope Solo speaks out on Facebook about domestic violence charges, ‘release of private photographs’ Hope Solo speaks out on Facebook about domestic violence charges, ‘release of private photographs’
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Hope Solo, the goalkeeper for the U.S. women’s national team, has spoken out about allegations of domestic violence against her as well as the “unauthorized release of private photographs” of her.Hope Solo, the goalkeeper for the U.S. women’s national team, has spoken out about allegations of domestic violence against her as well as the “unauthorized release of private photographs” of her.
Solo, who faces trail in November on charges of domestic violence assault involving her half-sister and 17-year-old nephew, wrote on Facebook and tweeted that she is “confident that I will be fully exonerated” and that she stands “united with all” the celebrities who found that their photos had been posted to the internet without their authorization: Solo, who faces trial in November on charges of domestic violence assault involving her half-sister and 17-year-old nephew, wrote on Facebook and tweeted that she is “confident that I will be fully exonerated” and that she stands “united with all” the celebrities who found that their photos had been posted to the internet without their authorization:
It is extremely sad and unfortunate that the rights of so many women were violated by the unauthorized release of private photographs. This act goes beyond the bounds of human decency and, as such, I stand united with all the women affected and am exploring every option to protect my privacy. In addition, while I understand that the public desires more information regarding the allegations against me, I continue to maintain my innocence against these charges. And, once all the facts come to light and the legal process is concluded, I am confident that I will be fully exonerated.It is extremely sad and unfortunate that the rights of so many women were violated by the unauthorized release of private photographs. This act goes beyond the bounds of human decency and, as such, I stand united with all the women affected and am exploring every option to protect my privacy. In addition, while I understand that the public desires more information regarding the allegations against me, I continue to maintain my innocence against these charges. And, once all the facts come to light and the legal process is concluded, I am confident that I will be fully exonerated.
It is extremely sad and unfortunate that the rights of so many women were violated by the unauthorized release of private photographs. This act goes beyond the bounds of human decency and, as such, I stand united with all the women affected and am exploring every option to protect my privacy. In addition, while I understand that the public desires more information regarding the allegations against me, I continue to maintain my innocence against these charges. And, once all the facts come to light and the legal process is concluded, I am confident that I will be fully exonerated.It is extremely sad and unfortunate that the rights of so many women were violated by the unauthorized release of private photographs. This act goes beyond the bounds of human decency and, as such, I stand united with all the women affected and am exploring every option to protect my privacy. In addition, while I understand that the public desires more information regarding the allegations against me, I continue to maintain my innocence against these charges. And, once all the facts come to light and the legal process is concluded, I am confident that I will be fully exonerated.
Solo’s presence on the national team as it plays friendly matches ahead of qualifying for next summer’s World Cup has drawn fire in the 17 days since the NFL began to face an unprecedented domestic violence and child abuse scandal. The NFL deactivated players who have been accused since Sept. 8, but Solo’s presence, which included wearing a captain’s armband last week, rubbed some, like ESPN’s Keith Olbermann and Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon of “Pardon the Interruption,” the wrong way.Solo’s presence on the national team as it plays friendly matches ahead of qualifying for next summer’s World Cup has drawn fire in the 17 days since the NFL began to face an unprecedented domestic violence and child abuse scandal. The NFL deactivated players who have been accused since Sept. 8, but Solo’s presence, which included wearing a captain’s armband last week, rubbed some, like ESPN’s Keith Olbermann and Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon of “Pardon the Interruption,” the wrong way.
On Monday, the U.S. Soccer Federation explained its decision to allow Solo to continue to play for the team while her legal case is pending. “From the beginning, we considered the information available and have taken a deliberate and thoughtful approach regarding Hope Solo’s status with the national team,” USSF President Sunil Gulati said in a statement. “Based on that information, U.S. Soccer stands by our decision to allow her to participate with the team as the legal process unfolds. If new information becomes available, we will carefully consider it.”On Monday, the U.S. Soccer Federation explained its decision to allow Solo to continue to play for the team while her legal case is pending. “From the beginning, we considered the information available and have taken a deliberate and thoughtful approach regarding Hope Solo’s status with the national team,” USSF President Sunil Gulati said in a statement. “Based on that information, U.S. Soccer stands by our decision to allow her to participate with the team as the legal process unfolds. If new information becomes available, we will carefully consider it.”
Sponsors have pressured the NFL over the last two weeks. Nike, with whom Solo has an endorsement contract, is standing by her.Sponsors have pressured the NFL over the last two weeks. Nike, with whom Solo has an endorsement contract, is standing by her.
“We are aware of the allegations and that Hope Solo has pled not guilty to the charges,” spokesman Greg Rossiter said (via OregonLive.com). “Hope remains a Nike athlete and we will continue to monitor the situation.”“We are aware of the allegations and that Hope Solo has pled not guilty to the charges,” spokesman Greg Rossiter said (via OregonLive.com). “Hope remains a Nike athlete and we will continue to monitor the situation.”