A widely known NRL participant accused of raping a girl in Brisbane is predicted to face an additional sexual assault cost later this month, a courtroom has heard.
The footballer didn’t seem earlier than Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday when his matter was introduced earlier than Deputy Magistrate Anthony Gett.
In courtroom paperwork, police allege the person raped a girl at a venue in Fortitude Valley in Brisbane in December final 12 months.
NCA NewsWire will not be capable of title the person beneath Queensland legal guidelines prohibiting the identification of individuals charged with sexual assault or rape offences earlier than they’re dedicated to the next courtroom.
Director of Public Prosecutions prosecutor Aisling Kennedy mentioned on Monday the person was additionally dealing with a sexual assault cost in connection to the allegations earlier than the courtroom.
She mentioned that cost could be talked about for the primary time earlier than Brisbane Magistrates Court on March 15.
“The DPP does intend to take carriage of this matter,” Ms Kennedy mentioned.
Mr Gett adjourned the person’s case to April 24 to permit the transient of proof be ready for the rape cost and the DPP to switch the sexual assault matter to its division.
The man stays on bail.
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