Melbourne Magistrates Court in Melbourne, Victoria.
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Exclusive: Rape charges against a high profile Australian sportsperson are set to be dropped, 9News can reveal.

The well known identity had been charged over an alleged incident in 2023 and faced Geelong Magistrates Court about the matter only a fortnight ago.

A wide ranging suppression order prevents publication of the name and any identifying details of the man.

Melbourne Magistrates Court in Melbourne, Victoria.
The case was in court only a fortnight ago. (Stefan Postles/AAP PHOTOS)

The high-profile man was facing several charges of sexual assault, including rape, but throughout had denied all charges against him.

He had been accused, along with a friend, of coaxing an intoxicated woman into her car before driving off and raping her.

However, it’s understood the drawn-out matter is set to come to an abrupt end, with the process under way for the charges against him to be dropped.

The prosecution has filed paperwork with the court, indicating its intention to discontinue the matter.

The process will be formalised at a court hearing in the coming weeks.


National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).

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