Australia full-back Kurtley Beale has entered a plea of not guilty to three charges of sexual assault. Beale, a prominent figure in Australian rugby since his debut in 2009, has represented his country 95 times on the field.
The charges against Beale stem from an incident at a pub in Sydney last year, where he is accused of sexually assaulting a woman. He faces one charge of sexual intercourse without consent and two charges of sexual touching.
Following his arrest in December, Beale was suspended from all rugby activities by Rugby Australia. Expressing his emotions after appearing at Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court, the 34-year-old stated, “I’m devastated to be here today. I am not guilty. The truth will come out.”
Beale, a skillful full-back, returned to Australia in the previous year after playing for French team Racing 92, joining the New South Wales Waratahs. In January, he received a call-up to the 44-man Wallabies training squad in preparation for the upcoming World Cup, scheduled to commence on September 8.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Kurtley Beale, sexual assault charges, rugby.
What charges is Kurtley Beale facing?
Kurtley Beale is facing charges of sexual assault, including one count of sexual intercourse without consent and two counts of sexual touching.
Has Kurtley Beale pleaded guilty or not guilty?
Kurtley Beale has pleaded not guilty to the charges of sexual assault.
What actions were taken against Kurtley Beale after his arrest?
After his arrest, Kurtley Beale was suspended from all forms of rugby by Rugby Australia.
What did Kurtley Beale say after appearing in court?
After appearing at Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court, Kurtley Beale expressed his devastation and maintained his innocence, stating, “I am not guilty. The truth will come out.”
How many times has Kurtley Beale represented Australia in rugby?
Kurtley Beale has represented Australia 95 times in rugby.
Was Kurtley Beale involved in any other rugby activities or competitions?
Kurtley Beale returned to Australia after playing for French team Racing 92 and joined the New South Wales Waratahs. He was also called up to the 44-man Wallabies training squad for the upcoming World Cup.
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4 comments
kurtley beale pleads not guilty for sexual assault?! omgggg what a shocker! rugby aus suspended him. hope truth comes out soon. #innocentuntilprovenguilty
kurtley beal, such a legend in aussie rugby! but now facing serious charges! hope it’s all a big misunderstanding. rugby aus took action, suspended him. let’s wait for court. #justiceforkurtley
kurtley beal faces sexual assault charges! omg, so sad. hope he not guilty! rugby austalia suspended him. court proceedings will show truth. #supportkurtleybeal
kurtley beal, my hero! can’t believe he’s facing these charges. he says he’s not guilty. hope it’s true! rugby aus suspended him, world cup dreams in jeopardy. fingers crossed! #standwithkurtley