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https://www.9news.com.au/national/2...-jcl1n9xFEbK40vz_A0puXu9mlyN9d8Vdeb2gH_GhYSEI
NRL veteran Scott Bolton has escaped conviction after pleading guilty to the common assault of a woman in a Sydney bar.
The North Queensland Cowboys prop, 31, had formally denied a charge of indecent assault against the woman at Bondi Beach Public Bar in May 2018.
In Waverley Local Court on Monday, following discussions with police, that charge was withdrawn and Bolton entered his plea to the lesser charge of common assault.
He was handed a 12-month conditional release order and escaped conviction.
"Mr Bolton is not placed on a pedestal by the court, he is expected to behave as any other member of the public behaves," magistrate Greg Grogin said.
The magistrate noted the high-profile rugby league player has been scrutinised by the media, club officials, the public and "no doubt his family".
"(But) it can't be forgotten that Mr Bolton put himself in the spotlight by committing an offence," the magistrate said.
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Over to you NRL, what punishment will you hand out??
NRL veteran Scott Bolton has escaped conviction after pleading guilty to the common assault of a woman in a Sydney bar.
The North Queensland Cowboys prop, 31, had formally denied a charge of indecent assault against the woman at Bondi Beach Public Bar in May 2018.
In Waverley Local Court on Monday, following discussions with police, that charge was withdrawn and Bolton entered his plea to the lesser charge of common assault.
He was handed a 12-month conditional release order and escaped conviction.
"Mr Bolton is not placed on a pedestal by the court, he is expected to behave as any other member of the public behaves," magistrate Greg Grogin said.
The magistrate noted the high-profile rugby league player has been scrutinised by the media, club officials, the public and "no doubt his family".
"(But) it can't be forgotten that Mr Bolton put himself in the spotlight by committing an offence," the magistrate said.
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Over to you NRL, what punishment will you hand out??