悉尼天鹅队五名球员因在墨尔本普尔曼酒店发生的性骚扰事件被禁赛至赛季末。12被禁赛的球员包括Isaac Heeney、Chad Warner、Nick Blakey、James Jordon和Riley Bice。12事件发生在周一凌晨的酒店房间内。1
退役球员、32岁的泰勒·亚当斯被证实在事件当晚在场。1两名受害女性的律师John Karantzis表示,"这是我28年律师生涯中听过的最令人厌恶的行为"。12另一名律师Manny Carbone指出,"我们的当事人感到极度创伤,他们的尊严和个人权利被严重侵犯"。1受害女性面临严重的心理压力,正在躲藏并担心生命安全。2
维多利亚警察性犯罪小队正在对此案进行调查,但目前尚未提出控罪。2两名受害女性准备对球队和相关球员提起民事诉讼,索赔精神伤害和经济损失,预计数周内将发出律师函正式启动法律诉讼。1
事件引发了广泛反响。天鹅队队长Callum Mills表示,"我们让你们失望了"。1高露洁、电讯和耐克等赞助商已暂停或停止与涉事球员的合作关系。1
The Sydney Swans AFL club faces mounting legal and reputational crisis following allegations of sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel. Five current players—Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon, and Riley Bice—have been suspended for the remainder of the season.12 The incident occurred early Monday morning at the Pullman Hotel in East Melbourne.12
Former Swans player Taylor Adams, a 32-year-old who retired from the club in June, was confirmed to have been present during the late-night gathering.1 Two women alleging misconduct are now preparing civil lawsuits against the club and the involved players, seeking compensation for psychological trauma and financial losses.1 Their lawyer, John Karantzis, characterized the alleged conduct as "the most disgusting actions and behaviour" he has encountered in his 28-year legal career.2 The women are reportedly in hiding due to safety concerns and are experiencing severe stress and anxiety.2
Victoria Police's sexual assault task force is investigating the matter, though no charges have been filed to date.2 The club has stated that only five players were present in the room and has denounced what it describes as false information circulating about the incident.2 Captain Callum Mills issued an apology to supporters, stating, "We have let you down."1 Major sponsors including Colgate, Telstra, and Nike have suspended or ended their relationships with the affected players.1 Legal proceedings are expected to commence within weeks.1
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