The head of Colombian football was arrested this Sunday during the Copa América final.
Ramon Jesurun faces three felony charges of assault on a specific officer or employee.
The 71-year-old was admitted to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at about 4:15 a.m. Monday, hours after Colombia was defeated 1-0 by Argentina in the final.
Jesurun and his son, Ramon Jamil Jesurun, are accused of fighting with security guards near a tunnel where media had gathered at around 12:20 a.m. Monday.
Both are believed to have been “furious” and began “yelling” at a security guard.
More to follow.
Ramón Jesurún, the head of Colombian football, was arrested during the Copa América final
Jesurun and his son, Ramon Jamil Jesurun, are accused of fighting with security guards in Mimi
