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Police close Pullman Hotel inquiry without charges

Victoria Police will lay no charges against four Sydney Swans players cleared of wrongdoing.

Four Sydney Swans players have been cleared by Victoria Police following an incident at a Pullman Hotel on August 17. The investigation found no evidence to proceed with charges against Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey and James Jordon.

Women involved in the incident had complained they were inappropriately touched and slapped. All four players maintained their innocence throughout the investigation.

The players were suspended by the Swans for breaching club standards after the incident.

August 17
Incident date
Pullman Hotel
Location
Inappropriate touching and slapping
Allegations

Why it mattersThe clearance ends legal uncertainty for the players and resolves a scandal that disrupted the club's season.

AustraliaThree of the four cleared players remain with Sydney Swans, with legal barriers to their return now removed.

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