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Former Mexico Striker Omar Bravo Arrested on Suspicion of Child Sexual Abuse

Prosecutors say their probe points to repeated abuse of a teenage girl in recent months with a court appearance expected soon.

Overview

  • Authorities detained Bravo during an operation in Zapopan in the state of Jalisco.
  • The prosecutor’s office alleges the victim is a teenage girl and that incidents occurred on multiple occasions in recent months.
  • Officials say the investigation could uncover earlier conduct connected to the same allegations.
  • A judge is expected to see the case soon as initial court proceedings get underway.
  • Bravo is Chivas de Guadalajara’s all-time leading scorer and a former Mexico international at the 2004 Olympics and the 2006 World Cup.