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Times
14-05-2025
- Times
Rohan Dennis avoids jail over wife Melissa Hoskins' death
Former Australian world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis avoided prison on Wednesday over a 'tragic accident' that killed his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins, after the couple rowed over home renovations. Dennis, 34 appeared in South Australia District Court after earlier pleading guilty to a charge of committing an aggravated act likely to cause harm. He was handed a 17-month prison term — but that sentence was suspended on a two-year good-behaviour bond, meaning he will not serve time in jail. His driver's licence was also suspended for five years. Dennis was arrested after Hoskins, 32, was struck by his vehicle in front of their home in Adelaide's north five days after Christmas in 2023. Hoskins suffered serious injuries in the crash and died at Royal
ABC News
14-05-2025
- ABC News
Rohan Dennis Sentence
News: An online article, Instagram post, radio news item and News Channel story on May 14, 2025 incorrectly stated that former cyclist Rohan Dennis had received a two-year suspended sentence. The sentence Dennis actually received a 17-month suspended term, with a two-year good behaviour bond.
National Post
14-05-2025
- National Post
Former Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis receives suspended sentence over wife's death
Article content ADELAIDE, Australia — Former Olympic cyclist and world champion Rohan Dennis received a suspended sentence on Wednesday over what was termed a 'tragic accident' that led to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins. Article content Article content The 34-year-old Dennis appeared in South Australia District Court after earlier pleading guilty to a charge of committing an aggravated act likely to cause harm. Article content Dennis was arrested after Hoskins, 32, was struck by his vehicle in front of their home at Medindie in Adelaide's north on Dec. 30, 2023. Hoskins suffered serious injuries in the crash and died at Royal Adelaide Hospital. Article content The court was told that the couple had argued over kitchen renovations before Dennis left their home and drove away. The court also heard that Hoskins had jumped onto the hood of the car during the incident. Article content Dennis on Wednesday was sentenced to one year, four months and 28 days in jail, to be suspended for two years. The sentence was reduced from two years and two months because of his guilty plea and he's been placed on a two-year good behaviour bond. Article content His licence was also suspended for five years. Article content The offence carried a maximum sentence of seven years in jail but lawyer Jane Abbey asked that her client receive a suspended sentence, which was not opposed by the prosecution. Article content During sentencing submissions in in April, Amanda Hoskins said her daughter had loved Dennis 'and I know that you would never intentionally hurt her.' Article content 'I believe this is a tragic accident. Your temper is your downfall and needs to be addressed,' she said. Article content Hoskins' funeral was held in her home city of Perth, Western Australia and a public memorial service was held in Adelaide in February 2024. Dennis attended the service with their two children. Article content Hoskins competed at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics on the track in the team pursuit and was in the squad that won the 2015 world title. Dennis won two world titles in the road time trial, as well as silver in the team pursuit at the 2012 Olympics and bronze in the road time trial at the Tokyo Olympics. Article content
CBC
06-05-2025
- CBC
Winnipeg cyclists rally at city hall to demand safer streets
It's been almost a year since a driver hit and killed a cyclist on Wellington Crescent. On Tuesday, bike advocates gathered at city hall to urge officials to act faster to make streets safer.
