Police officer charged with texting about Dani Laidley spared court appearance
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A police officer charged with sending text messages that contained information about a former AFL coach under arrest has been spared a first appearance before court.
At least three officers have been charged with releasing information or photographs of Dani Laidley, formerly known as Dean Laidley, when she was wearing a wig and make-up inside the St Kilda police station in May last year.
A court sketch of Dani Laidley from last year.
Two more Victoria Police officers have been charged over the alleged leaking of photos of former North Melbourne AFL coach Dani Laidley.
A senior constable from Southern Metro Region has been charged with misconduct in public office, unauthorised access of police information and two counts of unauthorised disclosure of police information.
The officer remains suspended and will appear at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on February 11 next year.
Two more police officers have been charged over the alleged leaking of photos of Dani Laidley in custody.(Getty)
A constable from North West Metro Region has also been charged with two counts of unauthorised disclosure of police information.