Two adult entertainers involved in an alleged sexual assault scandal at the Sydney Swans have sent letters demanding civil action to four current players and one former player, as well as the club itself. The letters were sent by lawyers representing the women to Swans players Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, and Riley Bice, along with retired player Taylor Adams.
Victoria Police are currently investigating claims that the women were assaulted in a hotel room at the Pullman East Melbourne Hotel on August 17. While Bice and Adams were not part of the police investigation, they have reportedly received these legal notices. James Jordan, the fifth player suspended by the club in relation to the incident, did not receive a letter. He remains subject to the police investigation.
The Sydney Swans club also received a letter asserting its responsibility, in part, for the alleged behavior as the players' employer. The legal correspondence was prepared by Carbone Lawyers, a firm based in Victoria.
A third woman involved in the hotel incident is reportedly being represented by Slater and Gordon. The letters from the women's lawyers allegedly included an invitation to settle the dispute privately, with a warning that legal proceedings would commence if the matter was not resolved.
All five players have denied accusations of sexual assault. No charges have been filed, and Daily Mail Australia has stated it does not suggest any laws were broken, only that a police investigation is ongoing. The players were suspended by the Swans for violating the club's behavioral standards, including staying out late and bringing women back to their hotel room.
Sources close to the legal process indicate that two of the women are seeking compensation for mental distress. They have reportedly undergone psychological assessments and were diagnosed with severe trauma-related disorders. Medical reports, including one extensive document detailing their condition, are understood to have been prepared.
Victoria Police are expected to make a decision on whether to lay charges by the end of November.