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Orlando City Soccer Club player accused of sexual assault
Sheriff's officials say a player for the Orlando City Soccer Club is accused of sexually assaulting a woman. Deputies arrested 24-year-old Jonathan Suarez-Cortes and his brother, Rafael Suarez Jr. late Tuesday.
ORLANDO, Fla. - An Orlando City soccer player is among two men arrested for sexual battery in Osceola County, deputies said.
Orlando City Defender Jonathan Suarez-Cortes and Rafael Suarez, Jr. woke up behind bars on Wednesday morning. Deputies say the alleged incident happened on Sunday when the victim said both men assaulted her.
FOX 35 did an inmate search and found their jail records were not available.
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Orlando City Soccer Club sent FOX 35 this statement that says in-part:
"The club takes these allegations very seriously and is currently gathering more information. No further comment will be provided by the club until the additional investigation of the alleged incident is complete."
The MLS also released a statement:
"Orlando City SC defender Jonathan Suarez was arrested Tuesday night in connection with allegations of sexual battery. Suarez has been suspended pending investigations by MLS and the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. Major League Soccer will remain in close communication with the Orlando City SC, local law enforcement, and the MLS Players Association during this investigation."
The Osceola County Sheriff gave an update on the incident on Wednesday afternoon.
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Orlando City player arrested for sexual battery, deputies say
An Orlando City soccer player is among two men arrested for sexual battery, deputies said Tuesday.
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Osceola County Sheriff discusses Orlando City soccer player arrested and accused of sexual battery
Orlando City Defender Jonathan Suarez-Cortes woke up behind bars on Wednesday morning.
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