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Mitchell Pearce read a prepared statement as quickly as he could as he attempted to hold it together while facing the media in the wake of his sexting scandal. The Newcastle Knights star returned to training on Thursday but first fronted the press to address a furore that forced the last-minute cancellation of his wedding and saw him give up the captaincy of his club. For me it s been a traumatic few weeks for my personal life and those I love, Pearce said. Unfortunately my actions have impacted the team and more importantly the people I have closest to me, Kristin and my family.
Mitchell Pearce is stepping down as captain of the Newcastle Knights, effective immediately. The club says earlier this week, Pearce met with Head Coach Adam O’Brien, CEO Philip Gardner and General Manager of Football Danny Buderus, to address the recent scandal and to apologise for the distract . by Kate Haberfield | NBN News-News, Sport & Weather
Rugby league: Newcastle Knights captain Mitchell Pearce quits role after sexting scandal
6 Jan, 2021 05:00 PM
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Pearce is expected to address the media about his decision before returning to training on Thursday morning. Photo / Photosport
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Mitchell Pearce will step down as captain of the Newcastle Knights effective immediately following a text message scandal which has rocked the club.
The halfback s wedding day was called off just days out from the event after alleged inappropriate text messages from Pearce to a young female club employee.
Pearce was scheduled to marry his partner Kristin Scott on Tuesday in front of 150 family and friends, including some of the biggest names in the NRL.