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Cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty in the death of his wife, Melissa Hoskins, who was also an Olympian. The case has drawn significant attention due to the couple's prominence in the sports world.
Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty to an aggravated charge of creating a risk of harm in connection with the road death of his Olympian wife, Melissa Hoskins, in December 2023. The plea was made in Adelaide Magistrates Court after prosecutors agreed not to pursue more severe charges. Dennis, who retired in 2023, did not intend to harm Hoskins, according to his lawyer. Hoskins, a retired track cyclist and two-time Olympian, died from injuries sustained in the incident. Dennis will be sentenced at a later date.
Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty to an aggravated charge of creating a likelihood of harm in the Adelaide Magistrates Court, following an incident where he allegedly struck his wife, Melissa Hoskins, with a car, leading to her death. Two other charges related to the incident have been dropped, and Dennis will face sentencing in the District Court.
Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty to an aggravated charge related to the car incident that led to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins, in Adelaide. Initially charged with dangerous driving causing death, Dennis admitted to creating the likelihood of harm. The incident occurred outside their home, and Dennis will be sentenced at a later date. Hoskins, a two-time Olympian and world champion, passed away in December 2023, prompting global tributes.