'Colombian Soccer President in Legal Trouble Following Miami Arrest During Copa America'
Sports | July 16, 2024, 8:53 a.m.
The president of Colombia's soccer federation and his son are facing battery charges after chaos erupted at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium before the Copa America final. Ramon Jesurún, 71, and Ramon Jamil Jesurún, 43, spent the night in jail after being arrested for allegedly assaulting security guards and a woman during the incident. Videos shared on social media showed fans storming the gates, with some even climbing through air conditioning vents to enter the stadium. A total of 27 people were arrested before the game, with another 55 ejected from the grounds. One fan, Fernando Perez, traveled from Houston to see the match but ended up spending 24 hours in jail after getting caught up in the chaos. The incident has sparked outrage, with a restraining order placed against Ramon Jamil Jesurún and an investigation launched by Miami-Dade County officials.