Last weekend, people were caught offguard when news broke about US women's soccer star Hope Solo allegedly assaulted two of her relatives at a Seattle home, including her 17 year-old nephew.
The 32 year-old was accused of hitting her half-sister and the minor while intoxicated, CNN reported. Upon arrival of the police following a 911 call by a man who reported the alleged abuse, they have heard a disturbance. Solo appeared to be upset and under the influence of alcohol at the time police appeared at the scene. Solo's nephew and sister had visible injuries, which was discovered to be made by Solo upon interview of witnesses, who have pointed the soccer star as the primary aggressor and had started the assault.
Solo's attorney has since denied the charges, and claimed that the athlete was the one who was assaulted and injured in the incident.
Solo's statement then, "(I am ) confident in the legal process and believe my name will be cleared...I love my family dearly. We, like all families, have our challenges but my sincere hope is that we are able to resolve this situation as a family. Adversity has always made us stronger and I know this situation will be no different. (I am looking forward) to getting back on the field where I belong with both Seattle Reign FC and the US Women's National Team."
Solo has since been released by the court on the conditions that she does not contact her relatives at any point and that she abstains drinking alcohol. CNN said that a pretrial hearing has been scheduled for Solo's case for August 11.
She has since apologize to fans, her team and her business partners about the incident on her official Facebook page also on Thursday.
"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," she said.
