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The phone call Sam Burgess had with a police officer after a heated argument with his father-in-law can be revealed after he was found guilty of intimidation.

The phone call Sam Burgess had with a police officer after a heated argument with his father-in-law can be revealed after he was found guilty of intimidation.

The phone call Sam Burgess had with a police officer after a heated argument with his father-in-law can be revealed after he was found guilty of intimidation.

The ex-England captain has been convicted of intimidating his former father-in-law in Australia.

Advertisement Magistrate Rabbidge said Mr Hooke was an impressive witness who gave clear and precise evidence throughout the proceedings, while Burgess’ evidence was “changeable”. Speaking directly to Burgess as he handed down his sentence, Magistrate Rabbidge acknowledged the incident occurred just three days after the former NRL star and Ms Burgess had informed their families they would be separating. “I note you were going through a lot of agony and difficulty,” the ...

“I am confused by the decision, we’ve appealed the decision,” Burgess said. “I won’t say anything further.” The 32-year-old yelled "f... you, Im going to get you" 20 centimetres from Hookes face during an expletive-riddled rage, sparked when he was asked to leave the Hookes Southern Highlands property in October 2019. "I accept Mr Hooke was terrified, that his whole body went cold," magistrate Rabbidge said in Moss Vale Local Court on Friday. Burgess denied swearing in the home ...

Former NRL star Sam Burgess has lodged an appeal after he was found guilty of intimidating his estranged father-in-law. Moss Vale Local Court Magistrate Robert Babbidge handed down his judgement on Friday morning ordering the ex-Rabbitohs caption to undertake a two-year community correction order with anger management support. An apprehended violence order was implemented for two years to protect Mitchell Hooke, the former CEO of the Minerals Council of Australia. Burgess told reporters out...

Former NRL star Sam Burgess says he will appeal his guilty verdict after being sentenced for intimidating his ex-wife Phoebe’s father.

Former NRL star Sam Burgess says he will appeal his guilty verdict after being sentenced for intimidating his ex-wife Phoebe’s father.

Former NRL star Sam Burgess found guilty of intimidation in 2019 domestic dispute FriFriday 5 updated FriFriday 5 Sam Burgess leaves court after being found guilty of intimidation. ( Share Print text only Cancel Former NRL star Sam Burgess has been found guilty of intimidating his ex-father-in-law during a heated argument about his children. Key points: The magistrate found Mr Hooke went through a "terrifying experience" Burgess was placed him on a two-year good behaviour bond The disagreement...