Police launched bodycam footage from the day Marcel Ozuna was arrested in a home violence incident again in Might of 2021.
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — New video from police exhibits the moments proper earlier than the non-suspended Braves star Marcell Ozuna was arrested in a home violence incident.
The Sandy Springs Police division launched bodycam video footage from Might 29, 2020, the day Ozuna was arrested in metro Atlanta.
You’ll be able to hear officers yelling at Ozuna to get on the bottom. The complete video exhibits his fingers round his spouse’s neck.
“Get your fingers off her,” one officer stated as they elevate a Taser gun towards Ozuna.
In Might, Sandy Springs Police stated they responded to calls of a home violence assault. Arrest warrants obtained by 11Alive allege Ozuna and his spouse had been arguing over a supposed affair when he repeatedly hit her and threatened to kill her.
Main League Baseball put Ozuna on an unpaid suspension of 20 common season video games, served whereas he was on administrative go away between his Sept. 10 placement and the conclusion of the 2021 season, in response to an MLB Commissioner’s Workplace information launch. The group later stated on Monday he violated the league’s home abuse coverage.
This implies he is already served his suspension. He’s eligible to play subsequent season.
11Alive reached out to the MLB to see if leaders with the group noticed the movies earlier than making the punishment, however they haven’t but responded.
Ozuna was signed to a four-year, $64 million contract in February. The deal additionally included a fifth-year membership possibility at $16 million or a $1 million buyout, guaranteeing him $65 million.
The Braves haven’t spoken on his future with the crew.