Police expect to make decision on charging Sydney Swans players over Pullman Hotel scandal today
Police expect to make a decision on Wednesday on whether to charge a group of Sydney Swans players following an incident at a Melbourne hotel in August.
Police are expected to make a decision on Wednesday over whether to charge four Sydney Swans players after the incidents with exotic dancers in a Melbourne hotel in August.
The Herald Sun reports those involved in the incident have been told to expect a decision on Wednesday.
Allegations of sexual misconduct have been made against players Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, James Jordon, and now-former Sydney Swan Nick Blakey – the latter has transferred to play at North Melbourne.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Victoria Police received complaints that women were inappropriately touched and slapped by men at the Pullman Hotel on August 17.
The four players, as well as defender Riley Bice, were suspended for the remainder of the Swans’ season, though Bice has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
The Herald Sun reports the Victorian Office of Public Prosecutions has not yet received a brief of evidence to review from police, but that the public prosecutor is expected to review such a brief soon; and then give advice on the likelihood of a successful prosecution.
“There is no update to provide at this stage. Where there are updates we are able to release, we will distribute those directly to media,” a Victoria Police spokeswoman said.
The public prosecutor’s office has also been approached for comment.
Star defender Blakey decided to leave Sydney and sign with the Kangaroos this off season, while highly-ranked forward Tom Papley tested positive for methylamphetamine last week after being pulled over by NSW police.
If you or someone you know needs help, contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), or Sexual Assault Counselling Australia on 1800 211 028, the WA Sexual Assault Resource Centre on 6458 1828 or 1800 199 888 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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