While awaiting his next court date about an alleged sexual assault at a Bondi pub, Wallabies great Kurtley Beale was spotted strolling his infant in Sydney.
While he waits for his trial in January for an alleged sexual assault, Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has been seen strolling his little kid down Tamarama Beach in Sydney’s east.
Beale, 34, will enter a not guilty plea to the allegations related to a night out last December at the Beach Road Hotel in Bondi.
He was accused of engaging in sexual activity without the other person’s consent on two separate occasions, as well as of encouraging another to do the same.
After been given permission in August to potentially play rugby in France as part of modified bail conditions, Beale’s appearance on local shores on Friday was surprising.
On December 17, the alleged victim told police in the Tweed/Byron Police District that Beale followed her into the bar toilet and forced her to perform a sex act on him.
His son, who is also named Kurtley Beale, was born in October, just a few weeks before the alleged assault.
After being accused in January, Beale vehemently refutes the accusations.
He expressed his devastation at the claims to the media in June.
“I’m innocent. The claim against me has been made fraudulently, and the truth will be revealed,’ he said.
In 2011, 2015, and 2019, the talented playmaker represented Australia at three World Cups.
As the Wallabies’ Player of the Year in 2011, he also received the John Eales medal.
A week after he participated in a 44-man Wallabies training camp, Rugby Australia suspended Beale from all competitive sports due to the ongoing legal processes.
Given his experience and utility worth, Beale was expected to be given a new lease on life by Wallabies coach Eddie Jones, who was reappointed, and was set to play in a fourth World Cup.
Jones has already mentioned the veteran’s special ability on the field.
Kurtley is the player with the most incredible gifts, he remarked. He does feats that other athletes can only imagine.
Next up for Beale is court.
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