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Sydney Swans Players Will Not Be Charged After Hotel Incident, Police Say
Victoria Police said no charges will follow the hotel incident, ending a 10-week probe that led to club suspensions and lost sponsorships.
- Victoria Police announced on Friday that four Sydney Swans players—Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, James Jordon, and Nick Blakey—will not face criminal charges following a 10-week investigation into an alleged sexual assault at Melbourne's Pullman Hotel.
- Following the August 17 incident, the Swans suspended the players for breaching club standards; Coach Dean Cox and club chairman Andrew Pridham said the ban "torpedoes" their premiership chances for the season.
- After a "thorough investigation and based on legal advice," police stated they would not proceed with criminal charges due to "insufficient evidence," while confirming a civil matter remains ongoing.
- Heeney welcomed the announcement, saying the past three months were "incredibly difficult for my family, Steffie and those close to me." He thanked friends for their loyalty, noting it "meant more than words can do justice."
- Police confirmed a civil matter remains active despite the criminal investigation's conclusion; those seeking support regarding sexual abuse can contact the National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service at 1800 737 732 or 1800 211 028.
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