Hawthorn AFL player Jonathon Patton stood down over allegations of inappropriate behaviour
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Jonathon Patton has been accused of sending unsolicited lewd messages to women.
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The Hawthorn AFL football club has stood down player Jonathon Patton after allegations of inappropriate behaviour on social media, including sending sexual images to woman.
Several women have come forward to accuse him of sending unsolicited lewd messages. Hawthorn Football Club has stood down Jonathon Patton from all club commitments until the completion of its investigation into allegations of Patton s inappropriate behaviour on social media, the club said in a statement last night.
Elle Coonan claims she was approached by the Hawthorn ruckman back in June 2020 via her Instagram page, and said the conversation quickly turned sexual.
A club Integrity Committee is set to investigate the allegations and potentially solve the issue.
“Hawthorn Football Club is aware of allegations made on social media regarding the behaviour of Jonathon Patton,” the club’s statement said, per
The Herald Sun.
“The allegations are of behaviour that does not reflect the values and standards of Hawthorn Football Club.
“As soon as it became aware the club addressed the matter with Patton directly and clearly communicated that any behaviour of this nature would not be tolerated.
“The club takes these allegations seriously and has referred the matter to Hawthorn’s Integrity Committee.
At least three women have accused Jonathon Patton of sending lewd photos
The Hawthorn ruckman is being investigated by his club s Integrity Committee
Thw 27-year-old didn t appear at the Hawks training session on Monday morning
He has been stood down from the Hawks until the investigation is completed
Patton has since closed his social media accounts following the alleged scandal
Two new women have come forward accusing AFL star Jonathon Patton of sending them inappropriate photos and videos.
The Hawthorn ruckman, 27, is being investigated by his club s Integrity Committee after an unnamed woman went public with her claims.
A day after the bombshell allegations were made, Jacqueline Kearton, from Melbourne, spoke publicly on her own alleged experience with Patton.
She claimed Patton sent her unsolicited lewd photos and videos via Instagram in September 2019.
Ms Keaton didn t contact police at the time, but wants him to be held accountable.
Melbourne woman Jacqueline Kearton claimed Patton sent her unsolicited lewd photos and videos via Instagram in September 2019