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The Australian
29-07-2025
- Sport
- The Australian
Saints great Nicky Winmar in court over alleged assault on woman
AFL great Nicky Winmar has appeared in court after he was charged over the alleged assault of a woman. Neil Elvis 'Nicky' Winmar, 59, beamed into the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday charged with two counts of assault and one count of choking, strangling or suffocating a person without lawful excuse. According to charge sheets released by the court, police allege the incident occurred on July 18. The two-time All Australian footballer appeared wearing a blue jumper and glasses and spoke only to confirm he could see and hear the court. His lawyer, Tessa Theocharous, told the court Mr Winmar was on bail for the allegations, with the matter listed for a bail review. Mr Winmar has not been required to enter pleas. Picture: Jake Nowakowski Ms Theocharous said the Court Integrated Services Program had provided an 'update letter' to the court and requested the case be adjourned to allow her client to 'fully engage in case management'. 'He has only fairly recently been placed on the (bail) program,' she said. 'There is a further appointment today at court, Your Honour, so that a more fulsome plan can be prepared and Mr Winmar can engage with that.' An application to revoke Mr Winmar's bail was withdrawn by Victoria Police and his bail was extended until his next court date on August 28. Nicky Winmar played 251 AFL games over his career. Picture:. The AFL Hall of Fame inductee had a twelve-season career with St Kilda between 1987 and 1998, twice winning the club's best and fairest award. The Indigenous footballer's iconic stand against racist abuse during the 1993 season was immortalised in bronze outside Optus Stadium in Perth six years ago. The Western Australian lifted his jumper and pointed at his torso, declaring 'I'm black and I'm proud' after receiving abuse from Collingwood fans at Victoria Park. Liam Beatty Journalist Liam Beatty is a court reporter with NCA NewsWire. He has previously worked in newsrooms in Victoria and Western Australia. Liam Beatty
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.'
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.
