Body cam footage of Braves’ Marcell Ozuna arrest released

The Sandy Springs Police Department has released body cam footage of the May 29 arrest of Braves player Marcell Ozuna.

As already reported by at least one media outlet earlier, we have received multiple requests for the release of the May 29, 2021 arrest of @Braves Marcell Ozuna. This arrest was the result of SSPD Officers responding to his residence after receiving an domestic violence 911 call pic.twitter.com/9NoMcYVUAx
— Sandy Springs Police (@SandySprings_PD) December 1, 2021

Major League Baseball announced Monday that the outfielder would retroactively receive an unpaid 20-game suspension for violating MLB’s Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy.

He was arrested on domestic violence charges against his wife, Genesis. Felony charges were later dropped to two misdemeanors of family violence battery and assault. He agreed to enter the pretrial diversion program, which could lead to the charges being dismissed.

“Any instance of domestic violence is unacceptable,” the Braves said in a statement. “We are encouraged to know that Marcell has accepted full responsibility for his actions and is taking the necessary measures to learn and grow from the situation.”

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