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Sydney Morning Herald
29-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
AFL legend Nicky Winmar appears in court over assault charges
St Kilda great Nicky Winmar has faced court on violence charges. Winmar, 59, appeared briefly via video link at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday morning where an application by police to revoke the former footballer's bail and take him into custody was struck out. Documents released by the court show Winmar is facing three charges of violent assault, the details of which cannot be reported for legal reasons. The court was also told Winmar had recently been linked up to the Court Integrated Services Program (known as CISP), which provides support and coordinates referrals for people on bail for a range of issues spanning from drug and alcohol treatment referrals to Koori-specific services. 'He was only very recently placed on the program,' his lawyer, Tessa Theocharous, told the court. Loading 'He's now attended his initial appointment and will have a further appointment today ... so that a more fulsome plan can be prepared.' Theocharous requested that Winmar's matters before the court be adjourned until next month. Asked by the magistrate if he understood the court proceedings and that he would have to reappear in court in August, Winmar nodded and responded, 'Yes, sir.'
The Age
29-07-2025
- The Age
AFL legend Nicky Winmar appears in court over assault charges
St Kilda great Nicky Winmar has faced court on violence charges. Winmar, 59, appeared briefly via video link at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday morning where an application by police to revoke the former footballer's bail and take him into custody was struck out. Documents released by the court show Winmar is facing three charges of violent assault, the details of which cannot be reported for legal reasons. The court was also told Winmar had recently been linked up to the Court Integrated Services Program (known as CISP), which provides support and coordinates referrals for people on bail for a range of issues spanning from drug and alcohol treatment referrals to Koori-specific services. 'He was only very recently placed on the program,' his lawyer, Tessa Theocharous, told the court. Loading 'He's now attended his initial appointment and will have a further appointment today ... so that a more fulsome plan can be prepared.' Theocharous requested that Winmar's matters before the court be adjourned until next month. Asked by the magistrate if he understood the court proceedings and that he would have to reappear in court in August, Winmar nodded and responded, 'Yes, sir.'
Perth Now
29-07-2025
- Perth Now
AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults
AFL great Nicky Winmar has been accused of two assaults and of intentionally choking a person, court documents reveal. The former St Kilda star, 59, had been listed for an application to revoke bail at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday, which could have seen him thrown in jail. However, a prosecutor asked for this to be struck out. "The court made the decision to bail Mr Winmar on the 19th of July based on that application," she said, as the magistrate agreed to strike it out. Winmar faced court charged with three offences, however details of what these allege were not aired during the short hearing. He has been charged with allegedly committing two assaults on July 18. He is also charged with "without lawful excuse intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate" a person on the same date, according to court documents. Winmar, whose legal name is Neil, was represented in court on Tuesday morning by his lawyer Tess Theocharous and both of them appeared via video link. Ms Theocharous said Winmar was undergoing a court integrated services program (CISP) as a condition of his bail, which had been granted on July 18. She asked for his matter to be adjourned so he can have time to engage with the program. Ms Theocharous said Winmar had attended an initial appointment at the court for CISP and had another scheduled for later on Tuesday. Magistrate Vincenzo Caltabiano agreed to adjourn his case for a month. Winmar will next face the court on August 28. The AFL legend became the first Aboriginal footballer to play 200 games in the league, finishing his career with 230 games at St Kilda and 21 for the Western Bulldogs. Winmar has faced court before - he avoided a jail sentence and was handed a community work order in 2019 for his drunken assault of a cab driver. He fought back against a number of acts of racism throughout his football career, including standing in front of a Collingwood crowd in 1993 where he was abused. "I'm black and I'm proud to be black," he told the crowd, lifting his guernsey and pointing at his skin. In March, he was asked to co-lead a landmark racism class action in the Supreme Court, brought by other retired Indigenous players including Phil Krakouer.
The Advertiser
29-07-2025
- The Advertiser
AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults
AFL great Nicky Winmar has been accused of two assaults and of intentionally choking a person, court documents reveal. The former St Kilda star, 59, had been listed for an application to revoke bail at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday, which could have seen him thrown in jail. However, a prosecutor asked for this to be struck out. "The court made the decision to bail Mr Winmar on the 19th of July based on that application," she said, as the magistrate agreed to strike it out. Winmar faced court charged with three offences, however details of what these allege were not aired during the short hearing. He has been charged with allegedly committing two assaults on July 18. He is also charged with "without lawful excuse intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate" a person on the same date, according to court documents. Winmar, whose legal name is Neil, was represented in court on Tuesday morning by his lawyer Tess Theocharous and both of them appeared via video link. Ms Theocharous said Winmar was undergoing a court integrated services program (CISP) as a condition of his bail, which had been granted on July 18. She asked for his matter to be adjourned so he can have time to engage with the program. Ms Theocharous said Winmar had attended an initial appointment at the court for CISP and had another scheduled for later on Tuesday. Magistrate Vincenzo Caltabiano agreed to adjourn his case for a month. Winmar will next face the court on August 28. The AFL legend became the first Aboriginal footballer to play 200 games in the league, finishing his career with 230 games at St Kilda and 21 for the Western Bulldogs. Winmar has faced court before - he avoided a jail sentence and was handed a community work order in 2019 for his drunken assault of a cab driver. He fought back against a number of acts of racism throughout his football career, including standing in front of a Collingwood crowd in 1993 where he was abused. "I'm black and I'm proud to be black," he told the crowd, lifting his guernsey and pointing at his skin. In March, he was asked to co-lead a landmark racism class action in the Supreme Court, brought by other retired Indigenous players including Phil Krakouer. AFL great Nicky Winmar has been accused of two assaults and of intentionally choking a person, court documents reveal. The former St Kilda star, 59, had been listed for an application to revoke bail at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday, which could have seen him thrown in jail. However, a prosecutor asked for this to be struck out. "The court made the decision to bail Mr Winmar on the 19th of July based on that application," she said, as the magistrate agreed to strike it out. Winmar faced court charged with three offences, however details of what these allege were not aired during the short hearing. He has been charged with allegedly committing two assaults on July 18. He is also charged with "without lawful excuse intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate" a person on the same date, according to court documents. Winmar, whose legal name is Neil, was represented in court on Tuesday morning by his lawyer Tess Theocharous and both of them appeared via video link. Ms Theocharous said Winmar was undergoing a court integrated services program (CISP) as a condition of his bail, which had been granted on July 18. She asked for his matter to be adjourned so he can have time to engage with the program. Ms Theocharous said Winmar had attended an initial appointment at the court for CISP and had another scheduled for later on Tuesday. Magistrate Vincenzo Caltabiano agreed to adjourn his case for a month. Winmar will next face the court on August 28. The AFL legend became the first Aboriginal footballer to play 200 games in the league, finishing his career with 230 games at St Kilda and 21 for the Western Bulldogs. Winmar has faced court before - he avoided a jail sentence and was handed a community work order in 2019 for his drunken assault of a cab driver. He fought back against a number of acts of racism throughout his football career, including standing in front of a Collingwood crowd in 1993 where he was abused. "I'm black and I'm proud to be black," he told the crowd, lifting his guernsey and pointing at his skin. In March, he was asked to co-lead a landmark racism class action in the Supreme Court, brought by other retired Indigenous players including Phil Krakouer. AFL great Nicky Winmar has been accused of two assaults and of intentionally choking a person, court documents reveal. The former St Kilda star, 59, had been listed for an application to revoke bail at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday, which could have seen him thrown in jail. However, a prosecutor asked for this to be struck out. "The court made the decision to bail Mr Winmar on the 19th of July based on that application," she said, as the magistrate agreed to strike it out. Winmar faced court charged with three offences, however details of what these allege were not aired during the short hearing. He has been charged with allegedly committing two assaults on July 18. He is also charged with "without lawful excuse intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate" a person on the same date, according to court documents. Winmar, whose legal name is Neil, was represented in court on Tuesday morning by his lawyer Tess Theocharous and both of them appeared via video link. Ms Theocharous said Winmar was undergoing a court integrated services program (CISP) as a condition of his bail, which had been granted on July 18. She asked for his matter to be adjourned so he can have time to engage with the program. Ms Theocharous said Winmar had attended an initial appointment at the court for CISP and had another scheduled for later on Tuesday. Magistrate Vincenzo Caltabiano agreed to adjourn his case for a month. Winmar will next face the court on August 28. The AFL legend became the first Aboriginal footballer to play 200 games in the league, finishing his career with 230 games at St Kilda and 21 for the Western Bulldogs. Winmar has faced court before - he avoided a jail sentence and was handed a community work order in 2019 for his drunken assault of a cab driver. He fought back against a number of acts of racism throughout his football career, including standing in front of a Collingwood crowd in 1993 where he was abused. "I'm black and I'm proud to be black," he told the crowd, lifting his guernsey and pointing at his skin. In March, he was asked to co-lead a landmark racism class action in the Supreme Court, brought by other retired Indigenous players including Phil Krakouer.
Herald Sun
19-05-2025
- Herald Sun
Samantha Lethaby of Mildura crashes after alleged police pursuit
Don't miss out on the headlines from Mildura. Followed categories will be added to My News. A Mildura woman allegedly accelerated directly at police officers during a frantic early morning chase, before crashing headlong into a tree insisted it was her intended target all along, a court has heard. Samantha Lethaby fronted Mildura Magistrates' Court seeking bail while facing multiple charges including aggravated exposure to an emergency worker by driving. The court heard at 3.50am on May 15, Ms Lethaby and another person were allegedly driving a Suzuki Swift without lights on. When police activated their lights, Ms Lethaby allegedly sped away rather than pulling over, turning into a court. Knowing the street was a dead end, police waited for her to return. It was alleged Lethaby then drove directly toward police at high speed, mounting the kerb in a desperate bid to escape, before losing control and smashing into a tree. After being arrested, Ms Lethaby was transported to hospital. Police searched the vehicle and allegedly uncovered stolen bank cards. Further inspection of Ms Lethaby's handbag at hospital allegedly revealed quantities of methamphetamine and ecstasy tablets. Ms Lethaby allegedly told police she hadn't aimed at them but was deliberately steering toward the tree she ultimately hit. The court heard she had moved to Mildura only two weeks earlier and already had multiple pending matters at Latrobe Magistrates' Court. Police opposed bail, however, defence lawyer Sasha Leon Molina argued suitable conditions including regular reporting, orders to abstain from drugs and driving, along with participation in the Court Integrated Services Program (CISP) would mitigate any risk. Magistrate Patrick Southey indicated a surety of $2000, which Ms Lethaby said her mother could provide, would strengthen her bail application. Mr Southey called Ms Lethaby's excuses for her alleged offending 'troubling, even if you believe (her excuses), which I don't.' 'It is not a weak case whatsoever,' he said. Ms Lethaby was denied bail and would reappear before the court on June 5.
