Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna makes video court appearance in domestic violence case
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna appeared at the Fulton County Courthouse via a video call Tuesday. Ozuna faces charges stemming from a fight with his wife that police allegedly witnessed in May in Sandy Springs.
Tuesday's court appearance was for case management purposes. Ozuna's next court date will be on September 9, after his attorney has had the opportunity to review discovery evidence in his case. Ozuna's attorney was in the courtroom in person while Ozuna appeared via Zoom.
Prosecutors dropped felony charges against Ozuna, who still faces two misdemeanor counts of battery family violence and simple assault.
Marcell Ozuna's attorney was in the courtroom in person while Ozuna appeared via Zoom.
Ozuna was on the Braves injured list at the time of his arrest. Major League Baseball is reportedly investigating to determine the length Ozuna's suspension.
Ozuna, 30, was booked into the Fulton County Jail on two charges for battery-family violence and aggravated assault-strangulation.
Police said responding officers witness Ozuna attack his wife, Genesis Ozuna, at their Sandy Springs rental home.
Officers allegedly witnessed Ozuna strangling his wife over an argument about an alleged affair.
Sandy Springs police said "officers entered the residence through the front door and witnessed the suspect grabbing the victim by the neck and throwing her against a wall."
Ozuna was released from Fulton County Jail on a $20,000 bond.
The Braves released a statement Saturday evening reading in part, "The Braves fully support Major League Baseball's policy on domestic violence which stresses to the fullest that our society cannot and will not tolerate domestic violence in any form."
Ozuna's attorney said more details will come out about the alleged domestic dispute with his wife, Genesis Ozuna.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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