Soccer personalities are known for losing their self-control on the fields when they are caught using abusive languages or manhandle any of their colleagues. But, it is very surprising that any senior official of a known soccer club can be arrested with a charge that severally deals with domestic violence. FC Dallas’, an American soccer club, CEO has been indicted of beating his wife in a Manhattan hotel room last Saturday. His wife: Elizabeth and he have had an argument over an issue which tuned violent and he punched on her face, perhaps, he tried to cover his face with a pillow and applied pressure so she could not breathe, but he went unsuccessful coz his wife could somehow overcome him and saved her life. Police arrested him at 2 p.m. and accused him of second degree strangulation and a malfeasance charge of assault with an intention to cause injury to someone.
Since, he is expected to be ‘busy’ with his personal matters now, he is asked by his club to take indefinite leave and solve his personal matters. FC Dallas issued a report on Wednesday whereby its president Douglas Quinn informed about his leave, though Dallas’ official statement didn’t mention anything regarding this case; it reads as, “Major League Soccer and FC Dallas are aware of the report regarding FC Dallas President Doug Quinn. We are currently gathering additional information and will have no further comment at this time.” For now, Vice President Dan Hunt will take his responsibilities on an interim basis.
His act of violence is very severe in nature coz he actually tried to kill his wife, which is a serious offence, however, he has been freed by a Manhattan criminal court on $20,000 bond at the moment, but he is subjected to follow all the precincts imposed on him by the court. Besides, he is further required to report the court on Thursday again. His lawyer Alan Futerfas said over the issue, “In these cases, which are usually there is often another side to the story and there certainly is one here. To protect the privacy of both Mr. Quinn and his wife, we will not go into the events of that day or discuss important and private circumstances relevant to the allegations.” Accordingly, he will meet with a district attorney to discuss the case.
Interestingly, it was the birthday of Quinn which he was celebrating with his wife in a hotel room that turned into his worst celebration ever.