Ryan Lochte could be stuck in the US foreverif he doesnt go back to Brazil and give a sworn statement to police, authorities have warned.
Officials are asking the Olympic swimmer to give a truthful statement in court. If Lochte refuses, he risks being put on trial in his absence, reports ESPN Brazil.
If found guilty, the harshest penalty is six months in prison.
Brazilian authorities have told US officials they do not want to give Lochte the option of making a statement in his home country.
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