![]() ![]() The soccer star was one of many celebrities whose private photos were hacked and posted on the popular image-sharing site 4chan over Labor Day weekend. Hope Solo Breaks Silence Following Domestic Violence Arrest ![]() Hackers Post Alleged Naked Pics of Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, Other Celebs ![]() "This act goes beyond the bounds of human decency and, as such, I stand united with all the women affected and am exploring every option to protect my privacy." "It is extremely sad and unfortunate that the rights of so many women were violated by the unauthorized release of private photographs," Solo wrote on Tuesday night. Women's National Team soccer goalie Hope Solo released a statement on her personal Facebook account to slam the hackers that recently leaked nude photos of her and other stars, saying the act "goes beyond the bounds of human decency." ![]()
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