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Former Marlins Outfielder Marcell Ozuna Granted $20K Bond On Assault Charge Against Wife

ATLANTA (CBSMiami/AP) — Former Miami Marlins outfielder Marcell Ozuna was granted a $20,000 bond Monday on charges of aggravated assault by strangulation and battery against his wife.

Ozuna, who now plays for the Braves, was jailed Saturday after police officers in the Atlanta suburb of Sandy Springs said they witnessed him attacking his wife, Genesis, while responding to a 911 call.

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During his initial appearance in Fulton County Magistrate Court, Ozuna was ordered to have no contact with his wife. He was expected to be released from jail later Monday.

In court, attorneys said the couple was in the process of divorce.