Rohan Dennis admitted a serious charge of causing likely harm following the death of his wife Melissa Hoskins in December.
The 34-year-old initially faced charges of dangerous driving causing death and an aggravated charge of driving without due care, but these charges were dropped after Dennis admitted downgraded charges.
according to a ABC News ReportDennis’ defense lawyer Jane Abbey told an Adelaide court: “Mr Dennis had no intention of harming his wife and this charge does not mean he was responsible for her death.”
former Ineos Grenadier The Jumbo-Visma rider, who retires at the end of 2023, now faces up to seven years in prison, compared with his original target of 15 years. Sentencing will take place in the District Court.
The incident happened outside the Adelaide house where the couple lived with their two children. Hoskins, 32, represented Australia in the Olympic team pursuit London 2012 Olympic Games Rio Olympics 2016 – Hit by a car and died in hospital that night.
The incident was captured on a neighbour’s security camera and Dennis was charged with “dangerous driving” and “due care” but was bailed and attended Hoskins’ funeral with his children.
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Auguste saw him in court and was formally charged.
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Hoskins’ career saw her finish fourth and fifth respectively in the team pursuit at the London and Rio Olympics, where the women’s distance jumped from 3,000m to 4,000m.
She also spent four seasons (2012-2015) with Orica-AIS, winning the 2012 Tour of Chongming Island, the 2015 British Women’s Tour Mountain Race and the 2012 Tour of Chongming Island Tournament champion. women’s tour also.
bike world feel scared and sad Following her death, current Orica team member Jayco-AlUla said: “Our thoughts are with her family and friends and the entire cycling community at this deeply sad time. She will never be forgotten”, while “You will always be missed my sister,” said her friend and Rio TP teammate Amy Cure.
