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After being accused of allegedly strangling his wife the Dominican baseball player Marcell Ozuna obtained a bond for $ 20. 000 dollars to get out of jail .
For this Monday the trial was scheduled where it was ruled that the slugger cannot be near his wife for no reason , although he will remain at liberty after posting bail.
NOW: Moment when the Georgia state police arrest Dominican player Marcell Ozuna for allegedly trying to strangle his partner. Situation could cause the Atlanta team to expel him and terminate the multi-year contract signed this year. #Checkmate pic.twitter.com/QlBPkHdW0f
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Ozuna’s defense stated that the couple is initiating a legal process for divorce or, and that further details about the case will be given in the coming days.
For the moment, the lawsuit continues and investigations into the charges of aggravated assault and strangulation against her partner continue.
Ozuna was granted a $ 20, 000 bond earlier today and is to be released at some point today.
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The player was arrested this Saturday after the Sandy Springs Atlanta officers observed him attacking his wife , just as they were attending an emergency in that area.
The police entered the property and realized that Ozuna was strangling his partner, besides hitting her against a wall .
Breaking: Marcell Ozuna was arrested today in Atlanta.
Charged with aggravated battery, strangulation, and domestic violence misdemeanor, according to jail records on the Fulton County, Georgia website . # ForThea | # TheExtrabase ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/PXmZOzGubw
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Until now the MLB has not ruled on the facts, although it is expected that there will be a strong sanction against the baseball player, that even you can leave it without playing for several years, as stipulated by the regulations of the Major Leagues