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[Saba Sports News] Australian cricketer Michael Slater is embroiled in a legal battle, accused of assaulting a police officer during an incident at a Noosa residence on March 31, 2023.
Responding to reports of domestic violence and a medical emergency, Queensland Police intervened, leading to the alleged assault. Slater, 53, has been charged with assaulting police and obstructing police, but he’s currently out on bail and was absent from a recent court hearing.
His lawyer, Troy Krahenbring, expressed Slater’s desire for a swift resolution of the case and emphasized the importance of considering his client’s mental health. Police prosecutor Alison Johnston agreed to a further postponement, and the case is now adjourned to the Noosa Magistrates Court on October 10.
Slater, who played cricket for Australia between 1993 and 2001 and later became a cricket commentator, has not entered a formal plea but previously expressed his intention to plead not guilty. He attributed the incident to a mental health episode.
This legal battle has attracted significant attention from sports enthusiasts and the public, and the outcome remains of interest.