“Significant concerns” of a lack of independence, continuing harmful patterns, and “cultural safety” are just some of the reasons the woman at the centre of the Hawthorn racism allegations has withdrawn from the AFL investigation.
The woman, referred to as “Amy” in a statement on behalf of her by Marque Lawyers, said the investigation was “rushed” and being completed by people too close to the league for it to be “independent”.
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