November 28th 2024.
It was reported that NRL player Josh Papalii found himself in hot water when he was accused of acting aggressively and throwing glasses while out drinking. The incident occurred on September 16 at a licensed establishment, where Papalii was allegedly involved in a heated altercation with both staff members and other patrons.
Papalii's lawyer, Tom Taylor, appeared in ACT Magistrates Court today to address the charges made against his client. Taylor confirmed that Papalii has pleaded not guilty to the charges of resisting a territory official and remaining in or re-entering a premises.
According to ACT Policing, the incident began when they received reports of three men causing a disturbance and throwing glasses at the licensed premises. Upon arrival, officers were informed that Papalii had been asked to leave the establishment due to his aggressive and verbally abusive behavior towards the staff. He also allegedly directed his aggression towards the officers when they intervened.
In the heat of the moment, the group attempted to re-enter the premises and continued to intimidate the officers before eventually leaving. Papalii's case is expected to return to court in early 2025.
This is not the first time Papalii has made headlines for his behavior off the field. In a separate incident, a police officer who was responsible for the death of a great-grandmother was suspended from the force. Furthermore, a woman in Sydney has recently been charged with attempting to drown two young girls.
It remains to be seen how Papalii's case will unfold in the coming years, but it serves as a reminder that professional athletes are not immune to the consequences of their actions. Hopefully, this will serve as a lesson for Papalii and other players to think twice before engaging in such behavior in the future.
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