Ohio State sophomore wrestler Anthony Echemendia was arrested and charged with second-degree felony assault Tuesday. Credit: Sal Marandino | Lantern File Photo
Ohio State sophomore wrestler Anthony Echemendia was arrested and charged with second-degree felony assault Tuesday.
According to a copy of the arrest warrant, first reported by Eleven Warriors, Echemendia caused physical harm to his wife Monday, choking her until she was rendered unconscious.
A warrant was issued for Echemendia’s arrest that same day, and he was taken into custody Tuesday.
According to NBC4, Echemendia was issued a $50,000 bond and ordered to stay away from his wife after an arraignment hearing Friday. His next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 19.
Following the hearing, Ohio State’s athletic department said in a statement that Echemendia is suspended and will not be allowed to use the university’s facilities.
Echemendia, who competes in the 141-pound weight class, competed and lost in the wrestle-off prelims Oct. 26, falling to teammate junior Jordan Decatur, who went on to earn the varsity position.
This story was updated Friday, November 12th, 2021 at 4:56 p.m. with information regarding Echemendia’s arraignment hearing and a statement from Ohio State Athletics.
