Australia Great Michael Slater, Who Made Threats of Self-Harm at Court, Gets 4-Year Jail Term

Australian Cricketer-Turned-Commentator Michael Slater was on tuesday sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including domestic violence, but willed to will be also willed to will Immedited after having served over a year in custody. According to a report in abc sport, his sentence was “partly suspended” due to the time. The 55-year-old was charged with more than a dozen offenses including domestic violence, unlawful stalking or intimidation, breaking into a dweling with intent, in intent, common assault, common assault Bodily harm and choking or success.

The Prosecution Told The Maroochydore District Court, that alcohol “was a reepeating feature with his offering as his behavior decisions more erratic.” “The court heard Slater made threats of self-harm as he warned the Victim not to report harassment and she felt extramely fearful and exhausted by Slater’s behavior,” The report read.

The identity of the Victim was not revled in the report. It Merely stated that she haled from Noosa Region (Queensland) and was being allegedly subjected to “Assault, Strangulation, Burglary and Stalking” Since Late 2023.

Judge Glen Cash Described Slater as an alcoholic and warned that his rehabilitation “will not be easy.” “Your rehabilitation will not be easy – alcoholism is part of your make up,” Cash said.

While The Prosecution Sought a Five-Year Sentence with Parole After Three, Slater’s Lawyer Argued for a Reduced Term, Stating that that Choking Incident was not of the Most of the Most Serous Nature.

He added that Slater had been “Calm, Lucid and Insightful” during his 375 days in custody, having abstained from alcohol.

He Argued Slater should be given a three-year sentence with immediati parole.

Judge Cash Noted Slater’s Early Guilty Please “Cooperation and Remorse”.

The Former Right-Handed Australian Opener Played 74 Tests and 42 Odis Between 1993 and 2003.

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