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No Shift on Swans Suspension Amid Police Investigation
Police say Riley Bice is now a witness as detectives continue interviewing four Sydney Swans players over an alleged hotel sexual assault.
- On Wednesday, Victoria Police confirmed that Riley Bice is no longer a suspect in the sexual assault investigation, now treating the 25-year-old as a witness regarding the August 17 incident at the Pullman Hotel.
- Three women reported alleged sexual assaults during a hotel room party involving Sydney Swans players at the Pullman Hotel in East Melbourne, triggering a Sexual Crimes Squad investigation.
- While Bice is now a witness, detectives continue investigating four other players present: Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, and James Jordon. No charges have been laid.
- Swans coach Dean Cox confirmed on Thursday that all five players remain stood down for the season, separate from the police inquiry, which authorities expect will take at least eight weeks to update.
- AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon stated the league will not intervene until the police investigation concludes, while two legal firms represent the women pursuing potential civil claims regarding the August 17 event.
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Four Swans players interviewed in police investigation
Detectives have formally interviewed four Swans players as part of their investigation into reports of an alleged sexual assault.Detectives have formally interviewed four Swans players as part of their investigation into reports of an alleged sexual assault.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Left
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- 63% of the sources lean Left
63% Left
L 63%
12%
R 25%
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