Jack de Belin’s sexual assault charges have been dropped after his lawyers were told the Director of Public Prosecutions won’t pursue a third trial against the St George Illawarra National Rugby League player. De Belin had stood trial alongside co-accused Callan Sinclair, who played for the Shellharbour Sharks. READ MORE:* Dragons NRL player Jack de Belin sexual assault charges dropped* NRL won't allow Jack de Belin to return as details of Warriors contract offer emerge* NRL star Jack de Belin acquitted on one charge but could face third rape trial following another hung verdictFoster said that, “for all intents and purposes, this means the charges have been dropped and the matter is at an end. The Dragons have already lodged paperwork with the NRL to register de Belin’s contract and were awaiting clearance on Thursday afternoon. Chris Hyde/Getty Images Dragons forward Jack de Belin’s return to rugby league is imminent.

Source: Stuff May 27, 2021 03:22 UTC