Senator asks for broader investigation of Hope Solo DV incident

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'Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) called on U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati to "actually conduct a thorough investigation" into women's national team goalie Hope Solo and domestic violence accusations against her.

Blumenthal also suggested that U.S. Soccer "reconsider Hope Solo's position as an active member of Team USA," in a letter dated Thursday.

"Domestic violence is unacceptable," the letter said, "particularly for an athlete representing the United States of America on the global stage."

Outside The Lines, with new court documents and an interview with Solo's half-sister Teresa Obert, took an in-depth look into Solo's actions that led to her arrest in June 2014 after an altercation with Obert and Solo's teenage nephew.

Police said Solo was belligerent and insulting toward officers during her arrest, and had been drinking. Domestic abuse charges were dropped in January on procedural grounds, but prosecutors filed an appeal with the Superior Court of Washington. They are scheduled to file their argument by July 13, with the defense due to respond by Aug. 10. Oral arguments are scheduled for Sept. 11.'