Rugby union star and Wallabies participant Kurtley Beale has mentioned he’s “devastated” to be “falsely” accused of sexually assaulting a lady at a Sydney pub final yr.
The 34-year-old was charged with two counts of sexually touching one other particular person with out consent and sexual activity with out consent over an alleged incident at Bondi’s Beach Road Hotel on December 17.
On Thursday, Sydney Downing Centre Local Court was advised one cost of inciting one other particular person to sexually contact them with out consent was withdrawn by police.
The courtroom was advised the Wallabies and Waratahs outdoors again would combat the three remaining costs in a trial.
Outside courtroom, the rugby star advised reporters the allegations in opposition to him have been false.
“I’m devastated to be here today. I am not guilty,” he mentioned outdoors Sydney Downing Centre Court on Thursday.
“The truth will come out.”
His lawyer Lauren MacDougall formally pleaded not responsible to the three costs, which will likely be elevated to the District Court.
“Your matters are committed for trial in the District Court on July 14,” Justice of the Peace Susan Horan advised the rugby participant.
An interim apprehended violence order will keep in place for six months to guard the alleged sufferer.
Mr Beale has been stood down by Rugby Australia, pending the result of his courtroom proceedings.
The again has performed 95 Tests for the Wallabies and was making his return to the Waratahs earlier this yr after two seasons in French rugby with Racing 92.
Source: www.foxsports.com.au