Woman drops sex assault complaint

[Skinner]

From Stuff : http://stuff.co.nz/4245014a10.html

Wellington Police will not take criminal action against any players in the New Zealand Rugby League team after the young woman at the centre of sexual assault allegations decided not to pursue the matter.


But police said they were satisfied that an incident took place in Lower Hutt last weekend with a young woman and men linked with the New Zealand Rugby League team.

Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Borrell, from Wellington CIB, said some minor inquiries have yet to be completed but police are not pursuing any criminal action against anyone involved in the incident.

"The men involved, with the cooperation of New Zealand Rugby League, have identified themselves to police, and through rugby league management have given their account of the incident," Mr Borrell said.

"Police have conducted a range of inquiries including interviews with the young woman. We are satisfied that some consensual sexual activity took place. The young woman does not wish to pursue the matter further due to her own personal circumstances."

He said police were unable to determine criminal culpability of other aspects of the incident without the assistance of the woman.
"Therefore it's no longer feasible to continue the investigation."

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I have yet to see the press release, but according to Radio Sport, no names will be
released as it is now an "employment matter". Players have been "disciplined" for
breaking team protocol..................................

 

[Mixmasterreece]

What a load of balls

 

[Skinner]

More from the NZ Herald : http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10471065


Players in the Kiwis league team will not face sexual assault charges because the young woman at the centre of the allegations has decided not to pursue the matter, police say.

Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Borrell, Wellington CIB said police were "satisfied" an incident had taken place at a hotel in Lower Hutt last weekend involving the young woman and men linked with the Kiwis league team.

"There's no suggestion that the complaint is a false one, " Mr Borrell said.
Police believed some of the sexual activity had been consensual, he said.

"However, we're unable to determine the criminal culpability of other aspects and that's primarily because the young woman has elected at this point not to continue with her complaint."

Mr Borrell said police had conducted a range of inquiries, including interviews with the woman.

Police had "actively supported" her during the week, but it was "very, very unlikely" she would change here mind and pursue the claim, he said.

Police did not take these kind of prosecutions forward without a victim's support, Mr Borrell said.

"Bearing in mind sexual assaults are primarily about the loss of power and control, we have strong principals as far as not doing that again and pursuing complaints where complainants don't wish to pursue it."

The men had identified themselves to management of New Zealand Rugby League, who had passed their identities and accounts of what had happened on to police, he said.


He would not comment on whether or not they had admitted any wrong doing.
The Kiwis players involved in the police investigation into the alleged sexual assault have been disciplined, but will not be named.

New Zealand Rugby League chairman Andrew Chalmers today confirmed disciplinary measures had been taken against the players.

Chalmers said the NZRL derived no satisfaction from the outcome, and was disappointed with the players concerned.

"We're glad the police have resolved the matter but we regret what happened and want to make it clear we don't condone the behaviour that prompted the police investigation.
"While no criminal charges will be laid, there were clear breaches of team protocols from the players concerned and disciplinary action has been taken accordingly."

Chalmers said as the issue was now an internal matter and an employment issue, it would be inappropriate to publicly name the players involved or to disclose the details of the disciplinary action we have taken.

The NZRL has already begun a review of its policies and management structure in relation to tour conduct, he said.

"All players have been reminded of the expectations we have of them including their contractual obligations and the code of conduct we have in place, he said.

- NZPA

 

[Skinner]

What a load of balls

I agree mate - weak as piss.

Name and shame.....they know the rules.

I do hope they have the decency to advise the clubs.

 

[mean]

More from the NZ Herald : http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10471065



New Zealand Rugby League chairman Andrew Chalmers today confirmed disciplinary measures had been taken against the players.

Chalmers said the NZRL derived no satisfaction from the outcome, and was disappointed with the players concerned.

Send them home then!

 

[Skinner]

Send them home then!

Home to NZ would be good.......I'd be happy to meet them at the Airport.

 

[Mixmasterreece]

I think it's going to be pretty evident next year (by the selectors choices) whose been involved.

 

[mean]

So are you saying that maybe Pat Carthy or Malcolm Boyle should be getting the axe as well?

Bryce would've sorted them out!

 

[Skinner]

So are you saying that maybe Pat Carthy or Malcolm Boyle should be getting the axe as well?

Bryce would've sorted them out!

To be fair, Boyle is only involved in managing the All Golds.

Bryce would have sorted them out.

 

[mean_maori_mean]

I think it's going to be pretty evident next year (by the selectors choices) whose been involved.

well maybe perhaps the replaceable players - but they're non-selection could be down to talent or form - but what happens with the more talented top tier players - they will be selected again.

 

[mean_maori_mean]

Home to NZ would be good.......I'd be happy to meet them at the Airport.

you mean home to australia. meet them at the airport for what??

Are you into that ruff stuff - getting manhandled.