Sydney Swans players will not face charges over sexual assault investigation | ABC NEWS
Four Sydney Swans players involved in a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault will not face charges.
Sydney Swans chief executive Matthew Pavlich told a press conference today it had been a difficult period for everyone involved and affected by the hotel incident.
In an earlier statement today, Sydney Swans management said they stood by the decision to stand down the players “because their conduct fell short of the standards of behaviour expected at the club”.
“The club has commenced a comprehensive examination of its AFL program and is committed to acting on the findings and implementing meaningful change to build an environment that players, staff, members, supporters and corporate partners can be proud of,” the statement said.
The police update came as lawyers confirmed three women were still pursuing civil lawsuits related to the allegations.
Lawyers representing one of the women who alleges she was sexually assaulted said she was “devastated” by the decision.
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