Hope Solo Addresses Leaked Nude Photos, Maintains Innocence Against Domestic Violence Charges

"This act goes beyond the bounds of human decency," the soccer player says of the stolen pictures

Hope Solo is not alone.

Unfortunately, the athlete was one of several famous women whose private nude photos were stolen and published online earlier this month. Solo addressed the invasion of privacy via Facebook Tuesday. "It is extremely sad and unfortunate that the rights of so many women were violated by the unauthorized release of private photographs," she wrote. "This act goes beyond the bounds of human decency and, as such, I stand united with all the women affected and am exploring every option to protect my privacy."

Fellow victims Meagan Good and Gabrielle Union had previously addressed the leak.

Solo also wrote about the domestic violence charges that have been filed against her. "While I understand that the public desires more information regarding the allegations against me, I continue to maintain my innocence against these charges," the two-time Olympic gold medalist, 33, insisted. "And, once all the facts come to light and the legal process is concluded, I am confident that I will be fully exonerated."

In June, Solo was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence after allegedly attacking two family members. The athlete pleaded not guilty and was released from custody without having to post bail. If she is convicted, Solo faces a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail or a fine of no more than $5,000.

The U.S. Soccer Federation said Tuesday that it takes "the issue of domestic violence very seriously." Regardless, Solo will continue to play for the U.S. women's national soccer team as she awaits trial. "From the beginning, we considered the information available and have taken a deliberate and thoughtful approach regarding Hope Solo's status with the national team," the federation's president, Sunil Gulati, said in a statement. "Based on that information, U.S. Soccer stands by our decision to allow her to participate with the team as the legal process unfolds. If new information becomes available, we will carefully consider it."

Shortly after her arrest, Solo publicly apologized for her "involvement in a highly unfortunate incident." The goalie wrote, "I understand that, as a public figure, I am held to a higher standard of conduct. I take seriously my responsibilities as a role model and sincerely apologize to everyone I have disappointed."