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Ohio State Wrestler Arrested For Felonious Assault

Ohio State Wrestler Anthony Echemendia
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Ohio State wrestler Anthony Echemendia was arrested for felonious assault.

An Ohio State University wrestler faces felonious assault charges after a woman told police he hit and strangled her.

Court records show 22-year-old Anthony Echemendia-Orduna was arrested Monday after the woman called police. Officers say the two live together and the woman reported being attacked during an argument about money.

A spokesperson for Ohio State told other local media outlets they were aware of the arrest and had no further comment.

Echemendia-Orduna is freshman who grew up in Cuba before attending high school in Arizona.