Police officer charged with texting about Dani Laidley spared court appearance We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Normal text size Advertisement A police officer charged with sending text messages that contained information about a former AFL coach under arrest has been spared a first appearance before court. At least three officers have been charged with releasing information or photographs of Dani Laidley, formerly known as Dean Laidley, when she was wearing a wig and make-up inside the St Kilda police station in May last year. A court sketch of Dani Laidley from last year.