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Travelodge boss steps down amid fallout from sexual assault in hotel room

Staff mistakenly issued a key card to a woman’s attacker

The Independent UK

Victoria Police issue warning to media over alleged sexual assault at Sydney Swans’ hotel

Victoria police have warned media not to contact the complainants, as the investigation remains ongoing

The Guardian - AU

Travelodge boss steps down amid safety overhaul after sexual assault at hotel

Jo Boydell has left after 13 years and will be replaced by chief financial officer Ray Reidy on an interim basis.

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US Congressman Jimmy Gomez Accused of Sexual Assault as Capitol Hill Faces Fresh Misconduct Probe

US Rep. Jimmy Gomez is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. He denies the claims, asserting the interactions were consensual.

International Business Times UK

Mehul Choksi’s lawyer Vijay Aggarwal arrested in London and in prison accused of sexual assault

LONDON: Indian criminal lawyer Vijay Aggarwal, who represents fugitive diamond businessman Mehul Choksi, has been arrested in London and is in jail charged with four sexual assault offences on two women. His personal assistant, Manpreet Kaur, is also in jail charged with intentionally encouraging the commission of two offences.

The Times of India

'West Georgia Monster' Bobby Lee Hart Faces New Charges as Investigation Expands Across Four Counties

Bobby Lee Hart faces new charges in Paulding County as a sexual assault investigation expands across four Georgia counties.

International Business Times UK

Sponsors drop off Swans star as investigation continues

Isaac Heeney has had multiple sponsorships suspended as a police investigation continues into the Swans superstar and four teammates.

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Sydney Swans Players Issue Apology As Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault

Sydney Swans players have apologised after they were sanctioned as Victoria Police continues investigating a reported sexual assault.

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Indian-origin man arrested for sexually assaulting woman in Canada's Surrey

A 40-year-old Indian-origin man has been charged with two counts following the alleged sexual assault of a young woman at a park in Surrey, Canada, police said, as cited by PTI.

The Times of India

Sydney Swans ban 5 players for rest of AFL season over hotel misconduct and a police investigation

Five Australian rules footballers have been banned for the rest of the AFL season by the Sydney Swans for breaching club standards during a stay at a Melbourne hotel that led to a police investigation into sexual assault allegations

The Independent UK

As a woman who loves AFL, I feel palpable despair. Why did it take so long to put us at the centre of this story?

Commentary around the Sydney Swans case has made it painfully clear that women’s safety is not valued as highly as the sporting success of its male stars

The Guardian - AU

5 Sydney Swans Players Stood Down For AFL Season Amidst Sexual Assault Investigation

Sydney Swans have confirmed that Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner will be stood down.

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Five Sydney Swans players suspended for rest of AFL season say they are ‘deeply sorry’

None of the suspended players – Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner – have been arrested or charged

The Guardian - AU

Sydney Swans will sanction players for ‘serious breach’ over incident that led to sexual assault allegations

AFL club’s board meets on Tuesday night to decide penalties after league boss calls reports ‘deeply concerning’

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'Serious breach': Swans confirm player punishments

Sydney have confirmed they will punish players for seriously breaching club standards, as Victoria Police separately investigate sexual assault allegations.

The Conversation

What should the AFL do when players are linked to sexual assault investigations?

The Australian Football League (AFL) and the Sydney Swans are confronting a question Australian sport has repeatedly failed to answer clearly: what should happen when players are linked to police investigations of alleged sexual violence, but the criminal process is incomplete – or inconclusive?

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor and Coalition strike gambling deal; fallout continues from Sydney Swans Melbourne incident; and restaurant of the year

Crossbench and Greens criticise ‘cowardly and careless’ deal restricting gambling ads, saying it does not go far enough

The Guardian - AU

Women’s experiences sidelined in response to Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations

The AFL’s latest regrettable chapter was handled delicately in some areas, while others initially viewed it largely through a sporting lens

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4 Sydney Swans Players Reportedly Spoke To Police Amid Sexual Assault Investigation

Several Sydney Swans players have reportedly been spoken to by Victoria Police after a report of sexual assault at an East Melbourne hotel.

AAP

Swans culture 'fractured' after alleged hotel incident

Legendary former Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge believes the Sydney sexual assault allegations would have "fractured" the Swans' playing group ahead of finals.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney Swans coach ‘extremely disappointed’ as club faces call on standing down players linked to alleged sexual assault

Victoria police investigating allegation of sexual assault in the early hours of Monday morning at a Melbourne hotel

AAP

Swans board considers stand-downs amid allegations

Sydney players are being interviewed ahead of a board meeting that's set to decide the immediate fate of players linked to a sexual assault allegation.

Pedestrian.tv

Sydney Swans CEO Responds As Players Investigated Over Alleged Sexual Assault: ‘Extremely Shocked’

Sydney Swans CEO has addressed media after VIC Police confirmed it is investigating a report of sexual assault at an East Melbourne hotel.

AAP

Rapist talent manager's prison 'hell' in daily lockdown

A talent manager to the stars, now convicted rapist, has complained about being in "living hell" as he details the struggles in prison cell lockdown.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney Swans AFL players investigated over alleged sexual assault at Melbourne hotel

The Sydney Swans chief executive says he is ‘shocked and disappointed’ that several players have become part of a Victoria police investigation

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