Former NRL star Sam Burgess has intimidation conviction against ex-father-in-law overturned abc.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from abc.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
“I am confused by the decision, we’ve appealed the decision,” Burgess said. “I won’t say anything further.” The 32-year-old yelled f. you, I m going to get you 20 centimetres from Hooke s face during an expletive-riddled rage, sparked when he was asked to leave the Hookes Southern Highlands property in October 2019. I accept Mr Hooke was terrified, that his whole body went cold, magistrate Rabbidge said in Moss Vale Local Court on Friday. Burgess denied swearing in the home but admitted angrily cursing when the argument continued in the driveway. He also accused the father of his estranged wife Phoebe Burgess as being the aggressor.