Former Australian Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has not succeeded in overturning his cocaine supply conviction and related sentence, according to multiple reports. The West Australian and PerthNow say MacGill, a former spin bowler, suffers a major setback after appealing the conviction that found him guilty of facilitating a drug deal. The reports describe that the appeal is unsuccessful, leaving the conviction and sentencing outcome in place.
7News Australia adds that the judge reaches a decision after MacGill challenges aspects of the details of his drug supply conviction. Together, the sources indicate that MacGill’s court bid to have the guilty verdict and sentence set aside fails, and the matter continues to stand following the ruling.
No sources provide additional detail on the underlying circumstances of the drug deal, the specific sentencing terms, or whether further legal options are pursued.
