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CibbuanoLovett-Murray drug charge dropped
December 11th 2009 04:18
ESSENDON defender Nathan Lovett-Murray has escaped a court conviction after a drug charge against him was dropped.
Lovett-Murray was charged with possession of ecstasy after a police raid on his home in August.
But police prosecutors told Broadmeadows Magistrates Court on Friday that the charge had been struck out.
Magistrate Robert Kumar - who commended Lovett-Murray for his work within the community - especially with Indingenous youth - said the 26-year-old would not be convicted for a second charge of driving while unlicensed.
Speaking outside of court, Bombers football operations manager Paul Hamilton said Lovett-Murray was relieved by the decision.
"Nathan has said from the start he did not possess any drugs and does not take drugs - today that charge has been withdrawn and his name has been cleared," Hamilton said.
"Nathan wants to thank his family, friends and supporters for standing by him during what has been a difficult period."
"As far as Nathan and the football club are concerned, we now consider this matter resolved and will not be making any further comment."
Lovett-Murray was charged with possession of ecstasy after a police raid on his home in August.
But police prosecutors told Broadmeadows Magistrates Court on Friday that the charge had been struck out.
Magistrate Robert Kumar - who commended Lovett-Murray for his work within the community - especially with Indingenous youth - said the 26-year-old would not be convicted for a second charge of driving while unlicensed.
Speaking outside of court, Bombers football operations manager Paul Hamilton said Lovett-Murray was relieved by the decision.
"Nathan has said from the start he did not possess any drugs and does not take drugs - today that charge has been withdrawn and his name has been cleared," Hamilton said.
"Nathan wants to thank his family, friends and supporters for standing by him during what has been a difficult period."
"As far as Nathan and the football club are concerned, we now consider this matter resolved and will not be making any further comment."
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