Five Sydney Swans cleared of criminal charges
Police found insufficient evidence to charge five Swans players over a Melbourne hotel incident in August.
Five Sydney Swans players have been cleared of criminal charges over a sexual assault complaint at a Melbourne hotel in August. Police found insufficient evidence to proceed.
The players denied any wrongdoing. The Swans suspended all five for breaking club rules: going out drinking and bringing women back to the hotel.
A civil matter remains ongoing. The AFL reserves the right to investigate separately.
- Melbourne hotel in August
- Incident location
- Civil claim remains ongoing
- Unresolved matter
Why it mattersThe cleared players still face possible AFL penalties and ongoing civil claims from the incident.
AustraliaSwans supporters see their team move past a major scandal, though disciplinary action and civil claims may continue.
Corroborated byThe Guardian·AFL.com.au
