Rugby union star and Wallabies participant Kurtley Beale has stated 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 individual 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Centre Local Court was informed one cost of inciting one other individual to sexually contact them with out consent was withdrawn by police.
The courtroom was informed the Wallabies and Waratahs outdoors again would combat the three remaining fees in a trial.
Outside courtroom, the rugby star informed reporters the allegations in opposition to him had been false.
“I’m devastated to be here today. I am not guilty,” he stated outdoors Sydney Downing Centre Court on Thursday.
“The truth will come out.”
His lawyer Lauren MacDougall formally pleaded not responsible to the three fees, which will probably 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 informed 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.
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