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Ryan Crowley Faces Nine Charges After Alleged Assault on Lauren Dunn

He was released on $20,000 bail under strict conditions including a ban on contacting Dunn, a Western Australia travel restriction and twice-weekly reporting to Northbridge Police ahead of a July court date.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20:  Ryan Crowley of the Bombers walks the boundary during an Essendon Bombers AFL training session at True Value Solar Centre on January 20, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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Ryan Crowley playing football for Essendon.

Overview

  • The former Fremantle Docker allegedly attacked Dunn at her Claremont apartment on May 27, strangling her, smothering her with a pillow and violently shaking her until she lost consciousness.
  • Dunn sustained bruises, scratches and other injuries documented in court photographs, including damaged fingernails and swelling to her wrist and torso.
  • Crowley was arrested at Perth Train Station on May 28 and charged with nine domestic violence offences including aggravated assault, deprivation of liberty and impeding another’s breathing.
  • During Thursday’s Perth Magistrates Court hearing, prosecutors highlighted multiple past family violence reports, most of which depicted Crowley as the aggressor in the couple’s turbulent relationship.
  • Crowley’s lawyer described the allegations as untested hearsay as his client awaits a July 24 appearance under strict bail conditions.