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Olympic Wrestler Kyle Snyder Charged in Ohio Prostitution Sting

The two-time Olympic medalist and former Ohio State champion was arrested after responding to a fake escort ad during a police operation.

FILE - United States' Kyle Snyder, right, celebrates after winning gold against Cuba's Arturo Silot, left, during the men's 97kg wrestling freestyle final bout at the Pan American Games Santiago, Chile, Nov. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix, File)
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Overview

  • Kyle Snyder, 29, was arrested on May 9 in Columbus, Ohio, as part of an undercover prostitution sting conducted by the Columbus Police Department's PACT unit.
  • Police allege Snyder responded to an online escort ad, arranged a meeting at a hotel, and paid cash to an undercover officer for sexual acts before being arrested.
  • Snyder was released at the scene and has been charged with engaging in prostitution; he is scheduled to appear in court on May 19.
  • The operation resulted in 16 arrests, with Snyder's involvement drawing significant attention due to his decorated wrestling career, including Olympic gold in 2016 and silver in 2021.
  • Snyder, recently signed to Hulk Hogan's Real American Freestyle wrestling league, is under public scrutiny as his legal case unfolds.