2024-07-17 04:28:33
Following the Copa América final between Colombia and Argentina, Ramón Jesurún, president of the Colombian Football Federation (FCF), and his son, Ramón Jamil, were arrested in Miami after getting into a fight.
The altercation occurred at the end of the match, held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami GardensFans captured the Jesurúns on video in the midst of the dispute, quickly attracting the attention of local media and authorities.
After being brought before a judge, Jesurun’s image circulated worldwide, wearing the orange overalls that are distinctive in the United States for detainees.
Jesurun explained: «This badge says ‘full access’ and a security guard ignored it. I went to enter and he pushed me, which caused a ridiculous and unfair uproar.«He also called for a thorough investigation into the incident, claiming that «it was because of that man that children were run over.»
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His son said: “It is very unfair. They have told the story incorrectly. We are human and this can happen to anyone. We will make an official statement.”
Regarding the accusations of assaulting an officer, Jesurún defended: «I didn’t hit anyone, I didn’t hit anyone, I defended myself. Watch the video where we are being abused. However, the video mentioned by the president has not yet been released.
Finally, after paying bail, Ramón Jesurún and his son were released in the United States.
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