I’ve just read a news article about Michael Slater (ex Australian cricketer) being charged for a DV related offence of “Use a carriage service (usually a phone) to stalk, harass or intimidate a person”. The person in question is the ex-girlfriend. Now his solicitor has announced that the cricketer has been having mental health issues & is now seeking treatment.
I’m absolutely not surprised, this type of legal strategy is often trotted out when these types of incidents occur.
Of course I don’t know for sure if it is true, however, it seems awfully convenient. It makes a mockery of people who actually do struggle with these issues.
I can see where it is heading already. He will say how sorry he is & he wants to get better. Another win for the patriarchy.