Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming accuses Matthew Guy of assault
L'essentiel
- Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has accused colleague Matthew Guy of assault at a community event, causing turmoil for the party five months before the state election.
- Guy vehemently denies the allegation and is considering defamation action, while Victoria Police investigate the reported incident which occurred on May 23 in Sunshine.
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Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming accused Matthew Guy of assault at a community event, throwing the party into turmoil just five months out from the state election.
Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has accused her colleague Matthew Guy of assaulting her at a community event, throwing the party into turmoil just five months out from the state election.
Sources close to Guy, the opposition’s former leader turned public transport spokesperson, said he vehemently denies the allegation and is considering a defamation legal action against his colleague.
CCTV footage of the alleged incident at a Macedonian community event in Sunshine on 23 May shows the pair seated together at a busy function.
Victoria police confirmed they are investigating reports a man assaulted a woman at the function.
Questions ouvertes
- What will be the outcome of the police investigation?
- What will be the political consequences for the Liberal Party?
- Will Matthew Guy pursue defamation action?
