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Jorginho James, former pro soccer player, accused of assaulting his estranged wife at Texas daycare
By Ryan Gaydos
Published September 14, 2024
Jorginho James, a former professional soccer player who competed for MLS’ Houston Dynamo and the USL’s RGV Toros, was arrested for allegedly assaulting his estranged wife at a daycare.
James, of Pearland, Texas, was charged with assault causing bodily injury of a family member and violation of bond conditions on Aug. 30, the Houston Chronicle reported, citing court records. He allegedly choked the woman in a separate incident in March, according to officials.
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The woman spoke to FOX 26 Houston after a video showing the incident circulated on social media.
"As soon as I parked, he jumped into my back seat," she told the station. "I got out of the car. I went inside my daughters' daycare, and I called 911. While I'm still on the phone with them, that is when he started hitting me.
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A yellow card given during a match. (Mark Smith-USA Today Sports)
"He punched me eight times. I feel like he wouldn't have stopped if I wouldn't have fallen. He already had his arm ready to go a ninth time."
James told FOX 26 Houston that "this is not the right time for me to explain anything." His attorney declined to comment on the incident to the Chronicle.
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James, who is originally from Jamaica, has spent most of his time playing for the Toros – an affiliate of the Dynamo. He reportedly appeared in one game for the Dynamo.
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