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Yesterday afternoon, law enforcement officials were observed entering and exiting a beachfront apartment, departing with several bags of evidence in tow.
Earlier today, Adib made an appearance at the Southport Police Station, where he was formally charged. Subsequently, he was released on police bail later the same afternoon.
Accompanied by his attorney, Adib exited the station, choosing not to respond to questions posed by the gathered journalists.
Later, his attorney, Dan Rogers, released a formal statement regarding the situation.
“Dr. Adib is taken aback by the allegations against him and is addressing the issue with utmost seriousness,” the statement read.
“Like all persons accused of a crime, he is presumed to be innocent and intends to vigorously defend the charges.
“Right now, Dr Adib is primarily concerned about the welfare of his family and his patients and he will do whatever it takes to ensure that they are looked after in the coming weeks.”
Adib, a bariatric surgeon at the Brisbane Obesity Clinic, is due to appear in Southport Magistrates’ Court on May 14.
Authorities have stressed Palaszczuk was not involved and there is no suggestion of any wrongdoing on her part.
The pair have been together since 2021.
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