Rape charges against a high-profile Australian sportsperson, who cannot be identified, are set to be dropped.

A suppression order prevents publication of the sportsperson’s name or any identifying details.

Nine chief football reporter Tom Morris broke the news on Wednesday evening.

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“I understand rape charges against a high-profile Australian sportsperson are set to be dropped,” Morris said .

“The well-known identity had been charged over an alleged incident in 2023, and faced G

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