COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio State University wrestler is accused of assaulting a woman during an argument, according to the Columbus Division of Police and court records.
Anthony Echemendia-Orduna was charged with felonious assault in the alleged incident that happened on Nov. 8.
According to court records, Echemendia-Orduna grabbed the woman's neck with both hands and strangled her until she was unconscious.
After the argument and the alleged attack, the woman then walked away from the home where the incident occured and called police.
Echemendia-Orduna was arrested on Nov. 9 and is in custody at Franklin County Jail.
A spokesperson for the wrestling program told 10TV the university is aware of the situation but had no further comment.
Echemendia-Orduna is a sophomore at Ohio State and this is his second year on the wrestling team. He was born in Cuba and attended high school in Sunnyside, Arizona.
Editor's Note: This story was updated to remove information that could have potentially identified the alleged assault victim.