Gunathilaka Sexual Assault: Danushka Gunathilaka Bail: Sri Lankan batter Danushka Gunathilaka was granted bail on sexual assault accusations after the court heard that the government and Sri Lankan cricket organization were in his favor and that a $150,000 guarantee had been provided. Magistrate Janet Wahlquist granted bail with a number of requirements, including a $150,000 surety, daily police reporting, a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., refraining from contacting the complainant, and a prohibition on using Tinder and other dating apps. Follow cricket NEWS & LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
“There is nothing that would indicate to me that he himself is likely to further endanger the victim if he’s granted bail,” she said.
“There would be a substantial incentive for him on many levels to comply with this bail and not leave the country,” said the Judge.
- The Downing Centre Local Court has granted bail to Danushka Gunathilaka.
- Gunathilaka was charged with four counts of sexual intercourse without consent.
- Gunathilaka was held for 11 nights after being denied bail on November 7.
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Gunathilaka Sexual Assault: Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail on sexual assault charges after backing from Lankan board & surety of $ 1,50,000 – Check Out
After 11 nights in prison, Sri Lankan cricketer, Danushka Gunathilaka, has been granted bail from Parklea prison. He must report to police daily. The 31yo is charged with four counts of sexual intercourse without consent. @9NewsSyd
— Lauren Tomasi (@LaurenTomasi) November 17, 2022
Gunathilaka was taken into custody at the Hyatt Regency on Sussex Street in the wee hours of November 6 before the Sri Lankan squad left for home without him following their defeat to England in the T20 World Cup Super 12 match.
After being denied bail at Downing Center Local Court on November 7, Gunathilaka was held for 11 nights. His legal representatives have submitted a bail application to the NSW Supreme Court, and a hearing has been set for December 8.
He has been charged with four counts of sexual intercourse without consent after allegedly sexually assaulting a 29-year-old woman on November 2 in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, just days after their Tinder match. There are no entered pleas.
Gunathilaka Sexual Assault: Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail on sexual assault charges after backing from Lankan board & surety of $ 1,50,000 – Check Out
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