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Stephen Milne appears in court on four counts of rape Stephen Milne appears in court on four counts of rape
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St Kilda AFL player Stephen Milne has appeared before a Melbourne court on four counts of rape dating back to 2004.St Kilda AFL player Stephen Milne has appeared before a Melbourne court on four counts of rape dating back to 2004.
Milne, 33, of Cheltenham, sat silently beside his wife Melissa during the brief filing hearing in Melbourne magistrates court.Milne, 33, of Cheltenham, sat silently beside his wife Melissa during the brief filing hearing in Melbourne magistrates court.
He will face a committal mention in the same court on 13 September.He will face a committal mention in the same court on 13 September.
Milne allegedly raped the woman in 2004.Milne allegedly raped the woman in 2004.
He was charged last month, almost 10 years after the alleged incident, after a police review found the initial investigation was inadequate.He was charged last month, almost 10 years after the alleged incident, after a police review found the initial investigation was inadequate.
Milne has played 268 AFL games for the Saints, including 10 games this year, and was a member of the 2009 and 2010 grand final teams.Milne has played 268 AFL games for the Saints, including 10 games this year, and was a member of the 2009 and 2010 grand final teams.
He made no comment to waiting media as he left court.He made no comment to waiting media as he left court.
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