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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.'
