{
  "id": 5047645,
  "title": "Police speak with four men over Sydney Swans scandal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/police-speak-with-four-men-over-sydney-swans-scandal-5047645",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T06:07:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-02/victoria-police-sydney-swans-police-interview/107102336"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Victoria Police detectives have spoken with four Sydney Swans players in connection with a sexual assault investigation linked to the club. The men, aged between 25 and 30, were interviewed following allegations made by three women at East Melbourne's Pullman Hotel. According to police, the incident occurred at the hotel in the early hours of August 17, where players were reportedly joined by several adult entertainers. The investigation is ongoing, and the club has stood down the five players involved for breaching club standards. Police have confirmed that Riley Bice, a Swans defender, is not being investigated over the allegations and is being treated as a witness. No arrests have been made, and no charges have been laid. The club has apologized for the distress caused and has engaged two law firms to represent the women considering civil action. The investigation is expected to provide further updates in about eight weeks.",
  "summary": "Victoria Police detectives confirm they have spoken with four Sydney men as part of their sexual assault investigation linked to the Sydney Swans.",
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Police speak with four men over Sydney Swans scandal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/police-speak-with-four-men-over-sydney-swans-scandal",
        "published": "2026-09-02T06:07:24.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Sydney Swan Riley Bice ‘not a suspect’ in police sexual assault investigation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/sydney-swan-riley-bice-not-a-suspect-in-police-sexual-assault",
        "published": "2026-09-02T06:32:32.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Sydney Swan Riley Bice ‘not a suspect’ in police sexual assault investigation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/sydney-swan-riley-bice-not-a-suspect-in-police-sexual-assault-5033570",
        "published": "2026-09-02T06:32:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}