NO TROLLS Another AFL player charged with sexual assault

[Kappa]

You make a good point which I fully acknowledge and understood prior to you making it, but yet you still seem stuck on accusation=charges laid. Please tell me this isn’t the case.

What I said was an accusation can lead to charges being laid.

 

[Daka]

i am surprise if it ends up being a relatively known player as we have so many "newsbreaker" now in the afl media all vying to be the first to break news. still not heard a beep from any of them.

If a suppression order is in place than they could probably be sued if they break the players name as news.

 

[Freomaniac]

Who ever it is will be stood down. But under common law. The person is innocent until proven guilty

 

[BF Tiger]

What I said was an accusation can lead to charges being laid.

Here’s what you said…

You can be charged with rape if someone accuses you of rape, you are so ignorant it's horrific.

You think everyone charged with a crime is guilty? Are you ok?

 

[demondavey]

You can be charged with rape if someone accuses you of rape, you are so ignorant it's horrific.

You think everyone charged with a crime is guilty? Are you ok?

No you can not..

 

[demondavey]

Do you know police charge tonnes of people then drop the charges later, or it turns out they were innocent. How do u not understand this basic point?? Being charged with something doesn’t mean u did anything wrong. This is primary school level ffs

Police charging someone goes above and beyond an employment contract to kick a football. Think about it; what kind of situation would you find yourself in to be accused of rape? Probably not a very good one. You’ve clearly done something to incite that accusation. That alone is problematic enough.

 

[Dan Moody]

You can be charged with rape if someone accuses you of rape, you are so ignorant it's horrific.

You think everyone charged with a crime is guilty? Are you ok?

Well according to Australian statistics for 2024, 98% are guilty.
Those are odds I'm happy to run with

 

[demondavey]

What I said was an accusation can lead to charges being laid.

Wrong…..

 

[Freomaniac]

Well this isn't trial by social media. Yes rape or sexual assault is a very serious crime.

But let the investigation play out.

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

If a suppression order is in place than they could probably be sued if they break the players name as news.

Not sued, but held in contempt of court, which can lead to huge fines and a jail term (Remember, Derryn Hinch went to jail for this).

Courts suppress names before a trial for various reasons, primarily to protect the rights of individuals involved in the case and to ensure a fair trial. Here are some of the key reasons:

1. Presumption of Innocence: In many legal systems, individuals accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Releasing their names publicly before a trial may lead to public bias or prejudice against them, which could affect the fairness of the trial.
2. Privacy Concerns: If the case involves minors, victims of certain crimes (such as sexual assault), or particularly vulnerable individuals, courts may suppress their names to protect their privacy and prevent harm.
3. Preventing Prejudicial Publicity: In high-profile cases, releasing names or other details before the trial could lead to widespread media coverage that may influence public opinion and potentially create a biased jury pool. Suppressing names helps mitigate this risk.
4. Ongoing Investigations: Sometimes, releasing the names of suspects or witnesses could interfere with an ongoing investigation, either by alerting potential witnesses or suspects or by revealing sensitive information that could compromise law enforcement efforts.
5. Witness Protection: In cases involving witnesses who may be at risk of harm, courts might suppress their names to ensure their safety and encourage them to testify freely without fear of retribution.

 

[PenfoldsFan]

Sighs..

Another season, another heartland scandal.

So this allegedly took place in early 2023?

Stand, stand...

 

[Senor M]

Sighs..

Another season, another heartland scandal.

So this allegedly took place in early 2023?

Stand, stand...

What information are you using to make that allegation? There is no timeline of this case in the OP article.

The 2023 date in the article refers to another case

 

[PenfoldsFan]

What information are you using to make that allegation? There is no timeline of this case in the OP article.

The 2023 date in the article refers to another case

It was a question, not an allegation, hence the question mark.

 

[Kappa]

Well according to Australian statistics for 2024, 98% are guilty.
Those are odds I'm happy to run with

Link?

 

[Grumpyshades]

Well according to Australian statistics for 2024, 98% are guilty.
Those are odds I'm happy to run with

thats not even remotely true

 

[TheEscapeClub]

I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s the player who was in the papers last Oct for being interviewed by police about an alleged sexual assault.

It was reported that he was interviewed as a witness. Perhaps it was another team mate he was being interviewed about.

We'll find out in due course I guess.

 

[Truetiger]

Why cant he be named??

Privacy and naming suspects has allegedly jeopardised the right of a person to obtain a fair trial or adversely affected the life of the accused.

 

[Truetiger]

Nah need to stand whoever it is down. Can't have fans cheering on a person with such serious charges playing on the playing field.

The NRL would stand them down, what happens if the accused is found not guilty.

 

[TheEscapeClub]

Additionally TB still has his Instagram account open and allowing comments (you'd think if this was him the first instruction he'd be given would be to lock down social media).

And, the HS article was updated overnight to mention the player has been charged by Ballarat police. The story last year had TB interviewed by Geelong police. I don't have intricate knowledge of police processes but this could suggest it is a different investigation to the one reported last year.

It's not unusual for coppers from another jurisdiction do this.

 

[TheEscapeClub]

Tell me more about your legal credentials mate?

Based on the current contracts AFL players sign both the league & the club are within their rights to stand down a player while an investigation is pending of a major issue.

Reflect on what you’re currently saying mate; because it’s deeply concerning that you’re aligning yourself with the interests of the alleged rapist instead of the interests of the victim.

Alleged victim.

 

[TheEscapeClub]

Not sure these "newsbreakers" want to be charged for breaking a suppression order.

Contempt I think the charge is. Up to 5 years imprisonment.

 

[Dan Moody]

Link?

just google like I did

 

[H00t]

Was a survey done in 2016 by the Australian Bureau of Statistics where 87% of women didn’t report their latest sexual assault to the police.

Sexual assaults are way more likely to be not reported than false. False reports seem to range between 2-8% depending on the study.

Even taking the 8% means that there is 1 false report for every 96 sexual assaults. While the 2% makes it 385 sexual assaults per false report.

 

[Kappa]

just google like I did

Did you perhaps get a little confused with people found guilty in court compared to people who are charged by police?

 

[demondavey]

Did you perhaps get a little confused with people found guilty in court compared to people who are charged by police?

Do you perhaps get a bit confused with the severity of being charged with rape? I mean, seriously, what do you actually think you need to have done to have a woman accuse you of that?