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Domestic violence charges against Semi Radradra dropped
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2nd May, 2017
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Semi Radradra is a human headline, but he still does his best work on the field. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins)
The Roar
2nd May, 2017
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Semi Radradra is free to play in the NRL this week after two charges of common assault were withdrawn by prosecutors on Tuesday morning.

Radradra was charged over two alleged incidents of assault against his ex-girlfriend Perina Ting from November 2014, in which he was said to have punched her in the face and pushed her against a wall.

Radradra pleaded not guilty to both charges.

Ting admitted in court that she had sent a text message to a friend wishing that she had someone to help her “heat up the media” over the charges.

Prosecutors elected to withdraw both of the charges after Ting had finished giving evidence, and an Apprehended Violence Order held against Radradra was also dismissed.

The result means there is no longer any possibility of Radrada being given a ban from competing in the NRL related to the charges.

He has already confirmed that he will depart the NRL after the conclusion of this season to play for French rugby side Toulon in the Top 14 competition.

Radradra’s manager, George Christodoulou, said after the charges were dropped that his client’s defection to European rugby was a direct outcome of him having been charged with assault.

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“Semi loves rugby league and loves the Eels. But in the end he had to take care of business,” said Christodoulou.

“But, for the next few months he’ll be with the Parramatta Eels and hopefully win a premiership on his way out.”

The Parramatta Eels released a short statement after the decision was announced.

As with all legal matters, we have stated from the outset that the Parramatta Eels Rugby League Club would respect the legal process relating to the charges against Semi Radradra.

Accordingly, we accept today’s court verdict to drop charges against Semi for domestic violence.

We will support Semi and his family in moving forward and are delighted he can now put his focus and energy on the 2017 season. The Club will continue to provide welfare services to Semi and his family.

The Parramatta Eels Club views domestic violence as a very serious issue and is committed to taking a strong stance against domestic violence. We are dedicated to building a successful Club, with all our decisions and behaviours governed by our core values of integrity, respect and excellence.

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