Tim Paine sexting saga: Former Aussie captain could take stand
The former Australian cricket captain could take the stand in a sexual harassment case over explicit messages and lewd images.
Former Australian cricket captain Tim Paine and his brother-in-law may both take to the stand over allegations they sent explicit and lewd images to a former receptionist.
Former Cricket Tasmania receptionist Renee Ferguson launched a sexual harassment suit against the sporting body last year, naming Paine, his brother-in-law Shannon Tubb and others.
She alleges she received lewd images, a slew of explicit messages and comments in 2017 from the men and that management ignored her complaints.
The sporting body and Ms Ferguson went to mediation earlier in March in a bid to settle the case but failed to reach an agreement, the Federal Court of Australia was told on Wednesday.
The organisation’s barrister, Bruce McTaggart SC told the court they could “possibly” call the four people named in the suit, including Paine and his brother-in-law if there was a trial.
Others who could be called include former venue operations manager Stephen McMullen and the then membership services manager Jon Adams.
Medical experts could also be called to give evidence about Ms Ferguson’s psychological state, Mr McTaggart said.
He also asked for a copy of the full exchange between Mr Tubb and Ms Ferguson for context.
Ms Ferguson has been accused of stealing and her criminal case is before court. She denies the allegations.
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