Earniethemilkman
Member
Hi all,
I emailed the NRL last week about an apology etc to Brett, here is the reply I got today:
Hi Allan,
Thanks for your email. We understand the emotion that has surrounded
this case and it is why at all times the NRL has acted based on facts.
It was stated clearly at the time and remains the case that the actions
taken by the NRL related to matters outside those which have been
determined by the court today.
The NRL at the time refused to bow to a number of public calls that
Brett be stood down indefinitely until the court case was determined.
It refused at all time to pass judgment on the matters that were subject
of the police charges.
We are glad that Brett has been able to have his day in court and to be
proven not guilty.
We respect that decision and wish him well in the future as we always
have.
I am sure that he appreciates your support.
Please also see Media Release that the NRL issued on Wednesday regarding
the NSW District Court verdict.
  Wednesday, September 29, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE
The National Rugby League welcomes the 'Not Guilty' findings in favour
of Manly's Brett Stewart in the NSW District Court today.
"This has no doubt been a traumatic time for all involved and hopefully
Brett and indeed everyone connected with the case are now able to move
on with their lives," NRL Chief Executive, Mr David Gallop, said today.
"Nothing can undo the pain that people have felt through this time but
hopefully everyone can now work towards the future.
"NRL players and clubs must continue to respect the importance of their
role in the community but this decision also underlines the importance
of ensuring that everyone is entitled to a proper legal process and the
presumption of innocence.
"The NRL has maintained that where after any major incident involving
police charges there is serious dispute in relation to matters of fact,
that those matters should be determined by the appropriate authorities.
"It is for this reason that the NRL confined its actions regarding the
evening to the conduct outside of those matters being investigated by
police and that the NRL resisted calls to stand Brett down until the
court case was determined.
"The NRL will continue to determine any incident on the individual
circumstances and will continue to respect the legal process at all
times."
Regards
Elke Smith NRL
I emailed the NRL last week about an apology etc to Brett, here is the reply I got today:
Hi Allan,
Thanks for your email. We understand the emotion that has surrounded
this case and it is why at all times the NRL has acted based on facts.
It was stated clearly at the time and remains the case that the actions
taken by the NRL related to matters outside those which have been
determined by the court today.
The NRL at the time refused to bow to a number of public calls that
Brett be stood down indefinitely until the court case was determined.
It refused at all time to pass judgment on the matters that were subject
of the police charges.
We are glad that Brett has been able to have his day in court and to be
proven not guilty.
We respect that decision and wish him well in the future as we always
have.
I am sure that he appreciates your support.
Please also see Media Release that the NRL issued on Wednesday regarding
the NSW District Court verdict.
  Wednesday, September 29, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE
The National Rugby League welcomes the 'Not Guilty' findings in favour
of Manly's Brett Stewart in the NSW District Court today.
"This has no doubt been a traumatic time for all involved and hopefully
Brett and indeed everyone connected with the case are now able to move
on with their lives," NRL Chief Executive, Mr David Gallop, said today.
"Nothing can undo the pain that people have felt through this time but
hopefully everyone can now work towards the future.
"NRL players and clubs must continue to respect the importance of their
role in the community but this decision also underlines the importance
of ensuring that everyone is entitled to a proper legal process and the
presumption of innocence.
"The NRL has maintained that where after any major incident involving
police charges there is serious dispute in relation to matters of fact,
that those matters should be determined by the appropriate authorities.
"It is for this reason that the NRL confined its actions regarding the
evening to the conduct outside of those matters being investigated by
police and that the NRL resisted calls to stand Brett down until the
court case was determined.
"The NRL will continue to determine any incident on the individual
circumstances and will continue to respect the legal process at all
times."
Regards
Elke Smith NRL
