A member of the Miami FC soccer team was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman inside of a classroom on the campus of FIU on Tuesday.
Jahshaun Anglin, 20, was taken into custody later in the evening and charged with one count of sexual battery.
According to an arrest report, Anglin met the female victim on a bench near the 11000 block of Southwest 12th Street and the two agreed meet at another location.
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Once inside the room, Anglin allegedly asked the victim to perform a sex act she refused to do. Anglin later put his hands down her pants and underwear and began assaulting her, according to the report.
The victim attempted to leave, but the two struggled and Anglin allegedly kept her from leaving. The report says Anglin performed a sex act on the victim before a witness walked in and he escaped.
Police interviewed the victim, who identified Anglin and he was taken into custody. Anglin was being held on $10,000 bond.
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A native of Jamaica, Anglin has played in 12 games this season for Miami FC. The team issued a statement Wednesday following the arrest.
"We are aware of the situation involving a member of The Miami FC and we are cooperating with local law enforcement officials on this matter," the team's statement read. "The club has no further comments as it's an ongoing investigation."
