D.C. United defender Mohanad Jeahze is in custody in Sweden on suspicion of two counts of assault, Swedish prosecutors said.
Jeahze, who was born in Sweden and plays for Iraq’s national team, has been suspended by Major League Soccer pending an investigation by the league and Swedish authorities.
Jeahze, 26, was arrested on Saturday after the second of the alleged assaults, both of which took place in Stockholm, the Swedish Prosecution Authority said. He was on approved leave from D.C. United at the time of his arrest.No charges have been brought against Jeahze, who denies any wrongdoing. There was a detention hearing on Monday in Stockholm’s district court, which ruled that Jeahze can be detained until May 8. By that time a charge must be brought to the court, or the case will be dropped.
According to court documents, Jeahze is being held because there is a risk he will “abscond or otherwise evade prosecution or punishment,” obstruct the investigation by removing evidence, or “continue his criminal activities.”“D.C. United will remain in close contact with Major League Soccer, the MLS Players Association, and Swedish authorities during the investigation,” the MLS said.
Jeahze signed for D.C. United, which is coached by England soccer great Wayne Rooney, at the end of last year, having played in Sweden for various clubs from 2015-22.Copyright © 2023 The Washington Times, LLC.
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