Third woman who joined Sydney Swans players in Melbourne hotel considers legal action after ‘incredibly traumatic experience’
Slater and Gordon says client exploring civil claim while continuing to speak with police as they investigate alleged sexual assault
TL;DR
- A third woman is considering legal action following an alleged sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel involving five Sydney Swans players.
- Victoria police are actively investigating the alleged sexual assault that occurred early Monday morning.
- The five players involved, Isaac Heeney, Nick Blakey, Chad Warner, Riley Bice, and James Jordon, have been stood down by the Sydney Swans for the rest of the season.
- The players breached club standards, including drinking and bringing women back to their hotel after a match.
- One woman is being represented by Slater and Gordon Lawyers, who stated she is navigating a "traumatic experience" and is cooperating with police.
- Other women present are reportedly represented by Carbone Lawyers and are preparing to launch legal proceedings for damages.
- The Sydney Swans have stated they support the police investigation and confirmed no club staff were involved in the hotel room incident.
- None of the five players have been arrested or charged at this stage.