'Abhorrent': Women in Swans' alleged sexual assault probe fear for their lives, lawyer says
An attorney for the women said his clients are "suffering severe stress and anxiety".
Two women involved in an investigation into alleged sexual assault at the Sydney Swans AFL club have alleged that the actions they were subjected to were "abhorrent" and feared for their lives, according to their lawyer John Karantzis. These women are now in hiding due to the allegations made against them. Karantzis claims that more than five men were present in the hotel room where the incident is said to have occurred, a figure the Swans club denies.
Club coach Dean Cox stated that he was unaware of the claim and emphasized that the club is cooperating with police to determine the details. Swans hierarchy has been criticized for lacking transparency, and Karantzis asserts that the women are suffering severe stress and anxiety, with no direct apology from the club's leadership. The AFL has its own investigation underway, which may lead to further sanctions.
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