Sandoval’s Detention and Hope | Savannah News

Savannah State baseball star Johan Sandoval is finally home after a harrowing 12-day ICE detention, where he was held on a paperwork mix-up and now faces court with a $20K bond and ankle monitor. Describing his ordeal as a nightmare that made him question his worth, Sandoval says he was simply trying to get his passport from his fiancée’s house—never imagining his immigration status was at risk. ICE claims he tried to flee, but his lawyer calls that story misleading. Sandoval, who’s dedicated his life to the game, insists he’d never jeopardize his future—and he’s buoyed by overwhelming support from family, teammates, his university, and 800+ GoFundMe donors. With court dates looming, both he and his attorney remain hopeful he’ll clear his name and return to play his senior season for the Savannah State Tigers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/85bb9186ed191af9