Hope Solo made some interesting news recently. She pleaded guilty to driving while impaired, but she was also charged with child abuse as well as misdemeanor driving while under the influence. She has since been expelled from the Women's National Team. This is not the first time that Hope has been involved in newsworthy scandals. In 2016, she was arrested in Walmart's parking lot for Dwi (child abuse) and Dwi (disorder of official nature). Below, you can read about Hope's most recent arrest.
Hope Solo pleads guilty driving while intoxicated
Hope Solo, the American soccer star, has pleaded guilty driving under the influence. The judge in Forsyth County sentenced Solo, aged 23, to suspended sentences, a 30 day active sentence, and a substance abuse assessment. Solo was awarded credit for her time spent in a rehabilitation facility by the judge. The sentence includes a $2,500 fine and the obligation to complete a substance abuse assessment.
She was stopped in a Walmart parking area
Hope Solo has been in the news for several reasons following her arrest in the Walmart parking lot in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The mother of two was charged with driving under the influence and resisting arrest. She was also charged for misdemeanor child abuse. Hope Solo was seen lying on the driver's side seat by a witness. The officers pulled Solo over. Solo and her two children, who were both asleep in the backseat, witnessed the incident.
She was charged misdemeanor with child abuse
Former U.S. Women's National Soccer Team goalkeeper Hope Solo was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), resisting arrest and misdemeanor child abuse. On further investigation, it was found that she was also accused of misdemeanor children abuse. Solo was accused of domestic violence and the police supported her charges.
She was suspended from the Women's National Team in 2016
Former U.S. Women's National Team member Hope Solo was suspended for 30 days from the team in 2016 after being arrested on two counts of domestic violence in 2014. This was due to an altercation that she had with her halfsister and her 17year-old nephew. She will soon be able to play for the USWNT once again in February. This suspension follows reports that Solo was a drinker and intoxicated while driving in a U.S. soccer van.
She has had several run-ins with law enforcement
Hope Solo, a former soccer player, has had several run-ins against law enforcement. In 2014, she was arrested for two misdemeanor charges of assault. She pleaded not guilty to the charges, but they were ultimately dismissed because of procedural violations. Earlier this year, the city of Kirkland dropped domestic violence charges against the soccer star. Meanwhile, Solo denied all accusations.