Hope Solo's Husband In Jail Again, Jerramy Stevens For Probation Violation
Hope Solo's husband, Jerramy Stevens, landed in jail again only two weeks after his arrest for domestic violence, which occurred the day before his wedding.
Stevens, 33, was picked up in Tampa, Fl., on Nov. 28 for violating his probation on a previous marijuana possession charge.
Ann Howard, the director of communications at the Florida Department of Corrections, said the violation stemmed from Stevens' Seattle arrest and domestic abuse charge that involved Solo, according to USA TODAY. The Seatle arrest violated the terms of his probation and so a warrant was issued.
"I believe this is improper," Stevens' attorney, Mark O'Brien, told The Washington Post. "A judge in Washington - after he had a full hearing in which the state of Washington called witnesses, including a law enforcement official - found no probable cause. In this particular case, he should not be held without bond - he shouldn't even have his probation violated."
Solo, 31, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, tweeted her response to the many reports about her husband's arrest.
"I feel bad for all the ignorance in the world," Solo wrote. "People are so quick to judge. The media spins stories in such dramatic fashion. I will continue to show love, and never make judgments.I am blessed w True Love & the beautiful game of soccer. I wish everybody the same happiness."
Solo married Stevens, a former NFL player, on Nov. 13. The pair had been dating for two months and their relationship began shortly after her return from the London Games.
Stevens was arrested for the domestic violence charge a day before their wedding, after admitting to local authorities that they had an argument and Solo ended up with a cut on her elbow. Stevens was released from jail due to no probable cause.
"My life is great," the goalkeeper told The Associated Press. "My life is happy. It's unfortunate what the media can do to judge before the facts are out there. It's hard to see, but it's a hard truth, and it's part of life. I'm happy. I'm happily married. I would never stand for domestic violence. I've never been hit in my life."
Stevens was scheduled to attend a Tampa hearing on Nov. 29 but will instead appear on a video screen from jail, O'Brien revealed.
"He is very upset and angry," O'Brien said, talking about his client. "And he is hopeful that the law will be followed once we get into court."
