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If Danushka proven guilty, he must settle all expenses incurred by SLC: Ministry Secretary
Controversial Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka is still only a suspect in the incident, and if he is proven guilty, Sri Lanka will enforce all its laws against him, Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry Secretary Dr. Amal Harsha de Silva said.
Addressing the media, he said Danushka Gunathilaka was a cricketer who was approved by the Sports Minister and sent to Australia representing the country.
"We cannot escape from our responsibility. We should appear for him, if he has come up with a problem. If he had committed this fault with his will and knowledge, he has to pay all his expenses for the legal assistance he was offered. We have no authority to help him out with his personal issues, spending public money," he said.
"Danushka has only allegations against him, therefore he is still representing the country. During a discussion, Justice Minister Ali Sabry also said that he is only a suspect, not a culprit. But if he had done anything wrong, he should bear the full responsibility for it," Silva said.
"If he is proven guilty, he should settle all expenses incurred by the Sri Lanka Cricket (CLC) Board. "Discipline is a must when it comes to sports, and we will do our best to maintain our image," Silva stressed. (Chaturanga Samarawickama)
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Comments - If Danushka proven guilty, he must settle all expenses incurred by SLC: Ministry Secretary
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sam Monday, 07 November 2022 07:19 PM
Well said secretary. No public funds for private fun.
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Winning matters Monday, 07 November 2022 07:20 PM
Finally, government having SLC to speak up about the matter. All the white woman lovers slinging mud against our good man based just on allegations!
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SSR Monday, 07 November 2022 07:31 PM
What if you guys reimburse him once he pays on its own!
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Jude Monday, 07 November 2022 07:51 PM
Once a sexual predator, always a sexual predator!! Yeah!!
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Roisin Monday, 07 November 2022 07:51 PM
Surely a lot of commenters must be happy that this will be my last comment ever in this DM. I am totally disgusted by the comments about this issue. Very denigrading and insulting comments about this poor woman and Western women in general. No means no, no matter what! This is not about f***cking cricket. This is about a man destroying this womans life. This is about women abuse, degrading women. Some "adult"men even make fun of this severe offence. Sri Lankan men still have a very long way to. I feel very sorry for Sri Lankan women. These comments will never be published in the British DM as Western men are more sophisicated and respectful. Shame shame shame on you all, chauvenist male pigs.
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Priyani Chandani Monday, 07 November 2022 07:52 PM
Some comments ask why authorities kept him so long as a passenger after injury. This cricketer's previous behavior falls in line with Rajapaksha politics that trust and prolong such men and women for Asian wonders. Next time they will 'hit the cup' without going thru qualifying stage. If you don't agree, do unarmed aragala for a full turnaround in all sectors of the country under a just leadership.
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Mizaru Monday, 07 November 2022 08:04 PM
Why should SLC spend for his defence. What he played was not T20 but is was "Bed Cricket".
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Sri Monday, 07 November 2022 08:09 PM
Don't penalise him like this ...before this incident took place who hired him ..Did he go for his personal business or did you send him on behalf of the country? Yes; he may have done some thing wrong and law of land will deal with it ...But these politicians don't understand the issue here ...the sport ministry hired him and till he come home you are responsible for his expenses.you can't give up in the middle of the road for his mistake.... You can be sued if you don't pay him for his expenses and salary till he is found guilty you can't behave like this
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Jude Monday, 07 November 2022 08:18 PM
I've a message for @Winning Matters, hey your buddy and pal DG have a history of being sexual predator, and he's culpable perpetrator!! Yeah!! Even Prabha had faithful followers Huh!!
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Srilankan Monday, 07 November 2022 08:39 PM
How he is going to settle if proven guilty resulting to go to prison for 14 years.
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Mandayan Monday, 07 November 2022 08:43 PM
What a genius is Dr. Amal Harsha de Silva!! If proven guilty, he will not be out for a long time and how would you expected to be reimbursed? You decided to spend knowing his dark side!!
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John Fernando Monday, 07 November 2022 08:50 PM
Instead of big mouth talk can Amal say it in plain English that our bankrupted country doesn’t have dollars to pay any legal fees to incur
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DHA Monday, 07 November 2022 09:14 PM
Only if this rule was applied to the former proclaimed king and his bunch of actors our country would've been far better off long time ago !
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Jef Monday, 07 November 2022 09:16 PM
If things wer done accordingly in the first place it would have been a difrent story Our politicians get involved in many things But not representing the country in efficient way to protect nation citizens
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Chryshan K Monday, 07 November 2022 09:32 PM
He wacked all over while in Sri Lanka and nicely got away with the assistance of SLC. When ever he was banned SLC pardoned him. When he is proven guilty and sent to jail he will reimburse all legal expenses direct from jail.
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Concerned Citi Monday, 07 November 2022 09:48 PM
What is being spoken here public money, recovery etc... first let's get the trial sorted and then lets see as he has got a 9, 1/2 weeks for his next court hearing. This point we will all be aware what transpired at this ladies house. This is a shame for Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka cricket. He should have been banned from all forms of cricket for his dismissal disciplinary procedure and should not have been allowed to represent t xpunrteynor the sport. His place should have been given to a worthy person. As for public money I guess no one will be ever interested if it was reciverd or not as the public has lost more and not got anything back. So let SLC be content with the outcome and no further investigations will be needed to justify his case to the masses. He has been a failure so better drop him suspend him and ban him, as example have to be set.
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Jude Monday, 07 November 2022 09:48 PM
Can't understand why SLC Carry liabilities!??
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Jef Monday, 07 November 2022 09:53 PM
You have to blame the politicians that are involved in monkey business first the nation have turn in to difrent behaviour from temples churches young the old the teens all act very similar with music rythems night owls etc...everyone in a spring world some places where you need peace and quiet become like discos big speakers loud as ever play at night no respect for peace keepers who work hard kids have no sleep people who are sick all are effected by this Behaviour other nation call public nuisance .....sadly people have changed due poor accountability by so call superiors
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Dharmasena Monday, 07 November 2022 10:07 PM
If he goes to jail, how can SLC enforce that decision? Is there monies lying to his credit at SL cricket board?
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Cricketer Monday, 07 November 2022 10:09 PM
Absolutely. If found guilty he has to pay all expenses. What a shame these questions in the past were asked in English language so that the whole world can understand. The standard has dropped in Sri Lanka. English is ‘ lingua franca’
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You should behave properly. Monday, 07 November 2022 10:18 PM
Australia is not like Sri Lanka.Investigation
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Dr Farook Monday, 07 November 2022 10:21 PM
Amal harsh da Silva was One of the most corrupt officials while he was in the health ministry talking about fair play and justice. These are the people who work politicians ruined this country.
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Officials not ready Monday, 07 November 2022 10:30 PM
How come when Namal was sports minister, this type of offences did not happen? Were they not reported? May be he knew the stress and provided with required outlet for their extra energy? Ranil has lots of inexperienced ministers, not ready for any eventualities!
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Kumar Monday, 07 November 2022 10:37 PM
Let the accused clear his name with his funds. He didn't commit the crime in Sri Lanka's name, or is it? Any other person in a similar situation would have to cough up the dough. I am sure DNA evidence will get him if he had done the deed.
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Mahesh Monday, 07 November 2022 10:48 PM
This is a personel matter related that individual. Not related at all to cricket and cricket board of Sri Lanka. It is wrong to spend cricket board money for this incident even as a loan. Icc should fine and ban any official of local cricket board. Also icc should check this guy was really injured or was a fake injury created by local cricket board.
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Charith seneviratne Monday, 07 November 2022 11:48 PM
If he is proven NOT GUILTY what next ?
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Punchi Tuesday, 08 November 2022 12:00 AM
After serving his inevitable sentencing and upon this son of our paradises return we will heap garlands on him on arrival and welcome him with Kandyan dancers
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Dr.Siri Tuesday, 08 November 2022 12:04 AM
Another political stooge talking big
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R.M Tuesday, 08 November 2022 01:16 AM
Dr. Amal Harsha de Silva does not have the courage to act against SLC for ruining Sri Lankan Cricket. For example, for not taking appropriate actions against cricketers who committed serious acts of indiscipline. for increasing the number of First Division clubs to 22 to get votes during the election for office bearers of SLC, for not spending money to build large cricket grounds with fast wickets so that SL cricketers will be able to play well abroad, and for not setting up a world-class Cricket Academy, etc. Either you act or resign.
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Ram Tuesday, 08 November 2022 01:18 AM
He broke the conditions laid on the team members when he left the Hotel for a night out. If he has not explained that to the satisfaction of the authorities he must not be given any assistance in defending charges. I guess defending him is instigated by the politicians behind his selection.
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Janahitha Palangoda Tuesday, 08 November 2022 01:21 AM
I do not think in SL he will be found guilty! What has happened to many politicians and others - with clear evidence of Kappam (Prasanna), with clear evidence of bribes (pagapala), Bank robbery, drug dealing, theft of public funds etc - the government of SL found them innocent and acquitted. This is not the first time for this cricketer - do you find anything against him? No!
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Nihal S Tuesday, 08 November 2022 01:27 AM
This is a joke. Danushka, Mendis
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Pantha Kumaran Tuesday, 08 November 2022 01:29 AM
I totally agree what the Minister says. But what about the politicians who robbed our country and we still can't claim the lost our treasury made. One country one law should apply now.
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Peacemaker Tuesday, 08 November 2022 01:47 AM
This is an attempt to coverup, this is the problem in this country, when a person from majority commits a serious crime, the majority tries to coverup and protect them, this has led SL to Pariah state
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L Jaya Tuesday, 08 November 2022 01:55 AM
The allegations around four counts of intercouse to be contested against consensual or non consensual. As per the amendments to criminal law, the defendant lawyer should contest on this basis. Usually anyone will get bail if there is no danger to community by the accused. However, without any criminal history not letting him on bail is to be understood.
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Allen Selwyn Tuesday, 08 November 2022 01:59 AM
Predatory behaviour is systematic: whether it be cricketers, parliamentarians or so called religious leaders. The govt too is predatory: it borrows money with no intention of repaying the money. This has been going on since independence. Yes, Silly Lanka is a nation of predators.
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Demuni Uduwara Tuesday, 08 November 2022 02:27 AM
Cricket Board should be accountable to keep Dhanushka there, in vain without bringing back to the country.
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No political strings Tuesday, 08 November 2022 03:14 AM
You may have to ask him to write a cheque from jail!!!
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Tissa Fernando Tuesday, 08 November 2022 03:23 AM
Why has the Sports Minister authorized Government funds (public money) to pay for his exorbitant legal expenses due to his personal sexual misadventures? Either way, he will not be in a position to re-pay it under any circumstance. Sri Lanka can't afford to waste public funds like this unnecessarily.
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Labby Tuesday, 08 November 2022 03:52 AM
Why are they saying "if he has done something wrong"? What about the fact that he left the hotel room and spent the night having sex with a woman.. isn't that wrong? Irrespective of the outcome of his court case in Sydney he should be severely dealt with in Sri Lanka and banned from representing the country in future. His past profile is enough for all to see who the Sports Minister has approved.
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Robin Banks Tuesday, 08 November 2022 04:03 AM
Oh great! let's pay for his accommodation in a 5-star cell as well. For his entertainment, a hooker a week should be ok. While innocent protestors languish in filthy cells ridden with disease in Wellikada. We are a shining example of a Buddhist country, where the religion blossoms and Maitreya prevails.
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Uncle Paradise Tuesday, 08 November 2022 04:32 AM
Let's not only talk about money. How about you condemn his behavior first? Regardless of the merits of the accusation and what courts may find, there are some facts that are not in dispute. However, they are still shameful for someone representing the country and traveling on the dime of Sri Lanka cricket
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Cugan Tuesday, 08 November 2022 04:40 AM
Yes you wants cups,then let him down
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Ranjith Bandara Tuesday, 08 November 2022 05:02 AM
Add him to the list of debtors and write him off as bad debts years later
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ANTON Tuesday, 08 November 2022 05:19 AM
DANUSHKA GUNATHILAKA SHOULD BE BANNED FOR LIFE NOT SUSPENDED, ALONG WITH THE OTHER TWO STRAY DOGS KUSAL MENDIS AND NIROSHAN DICKWELLA.
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Ranjit wijesinha Tuesday, 08 November 2022 05:49 AM
what happened to the English women who complained she was sexually assaulted. Was he deported,?
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timberlake Tuesday, 08 November 2022 05:58 AM
This is an eye wash. SLC will spend for these sex manics legal expenses. Do u ever think he will repay or settle????? Come SLC u might be dump not the tax payers. The little money SLC has is always spend on your leisure tours and cases like.this. and and of course non performing expensive coaches ....
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harith Tuesday, 08 November 2022 06:00 AM
Roughs and sex manics defend each other .....Only in paradise Island
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Hulk Tuesday, 08 November 2022 06:02 AM
Last two days ppl have forgotten petrol diesel current issues ...but only DG!!! Come on DG come on ...u r real motivation to forget problems... We need more DGs
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Lol Tuesday, 08 November 2022 06:30 PM
Lol...lol.
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Muhunthan(Walker) Sothilingam Thilagawathy Tuesday, 08 November 2022 06:10 AM
That’s a good way to start
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ANTON Tuesday, 08 November 2022 06:13 AM
WHO ARE DG'S GODFATHERS IN THE GOVT? THE VVIPS GIVING INSTRUCTION TO SLC?
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Terrence K Tuesday, 08 November 2022 06:36 AM
What have the officials done to instill discipline otherwise what is the point in having so many officials on this tour if they have acted independently. When Ana Punchihewa was the Tour Manager the players were kept under a tight leash, is that happening in today's context when previously some of the players went out of the bubble policy to different places. All these players are selected by the high ranking Sri Lankan officials and no player forces himself to the team. Especially when a team is govt. sponsored it is the officials under whose custody the players remain are responsible for all acts of the team players otherwise where do you draw the line to the conduct of players and others. Please do not dump these players as when they fair well the bouquets go to the country and when anything of this happens only the players get the brickbats from all sources whilst the responsible officials pass the buck. Barack Obama always said the Buck Stops here caliber of Good Leaders.
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Is there more? Tuesday, 08 November 2022 06:39 PM
Terrance, I suspect the officials on tour also must have been in someones house at the time just like DG. So how can they monitor the players? Only difference would have been, they must have complied with the women's demands unlike DG or is there still time for something weired to be reported like the latest on other players misconducts.
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Demuni Uduwara Tuesday, 08 November 2022 06:41 AM
If he was found being inability to play further, why he was kept in vain there ? There and then he have been brought here. Hence question of recovering legal fees from Dhanusha is illegal and unethical.
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Willow Drive Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:01 AM
SLC is fully responsible for this fiasco as they kept him there for nothing after his injury, therefore SLC must foot the full expenses
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Willow Drive Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:01 AM
SLC is fully responsible for this fiasco as they kept him there for nothing after his injury, therefore SLC must foot the full expenses
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DOT Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:02 AM
My opinion is ; the cricket board can not totally responsible for their player both on
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Percy Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:27 AM
Danushka, has been caught in a sex scam, quite common in Australia. Unfortunately, the law is archaic and does not keep abreast of the digital era. The verdict is usually guilty.
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Shelly Belly Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:53 AM
It's all about the money isn't it? Relax. Let the case be heard first. Public opinion has found him guilty but it is left to be seen in the court of law. Meanwhile teach the cricket team some discipline so they can actually do their job and perform as expected. Shame upon shame from the entire cricket team and officials.
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Don Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:55 AM
No. Even if is not guilty, he must payback the money spent. While he was in squad representing Sri Lanka at leisure time he involved in something Sri Lanka cricket approved to perform. Are you day SLC encourage players to go with any women they like and SLC is ready to wear any consequences?
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Sri Lanka Cricket Rap Case Tuesday, 08 November 2022 08:14 AM
If it would have happen in Sri Lanaka, Sri Lanka Cricket would have cove it up in its own expenses.
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DW Tuesday, 08 November 2022 08:59 AM
The chances of him being not guilty is very slim. Unlike in third-world countries, sexual crimes are taken very seriously in developed countries.
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cricketer Tuesday, 08 November 2022 09:37 AM
Unlike in the past where most of Sri Lanka cricketers emerged from good private schools these days the current batch of cricketers are coming from Maha Vidyalayas down south and their behaviour like our politicians even on the field is much to be desired .Sri Lanka is now becoming very famous the world over for the wrong reasons.
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SHM Tuesday, 08 November 2022 09:41 AM
No way we can allow this to be a picnic for him. This is county's economy and not a sex trip for him to enjoy while other team members are toiling for country's fame. Let this be a good lesson for all.
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Bernard Tuesday, 08 November 2022 09:41 AM
I want to ask few question to Srianka cricket. If DG found guilty went inside the prison how are you going to collect his expenses? Second to bear his legal cost, whether DG has taken permission from Manger to SC to roam with girl? He has breached the rules.
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Ranjith Samarasekera Tuesday, 08 November 2022 09:55 AM
Not only settling all the expenses, but he should also be kept behind bars even if he escapes from Australia.
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Russel Harmmer Tuesday, 08 November 2022 10:00 AM
Manager Mr. Halangoda is totally responsible keeping an injured player for three weeks in Australia spending our money. Why he s favorized only to Danushka Gunathilake and why stepmother treatment for other injured players.
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Kamal Bolawansa Tuesday, 08 November 2022 10:03 AM
Gunathilake is Mahinda's henchman and he will try to shape him off when he comes to Sri Lanka, never leave it up - he should repay the entire expenses and further legal action should be taken against this nasty creature who brought disgrace to our country.
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Jayapala Saparamadu Tuesday, 08 November 2022 10:14 AM
Bambuwa! What have you done to him before? If you have taken serious action, sri lanka would save its good name!!
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Mohamed Adham Tuesday, 08 November 2022 01:34 PM
If he says that he has NO money to pay, then what ? Will he be allowed to represent Sri Lanka to recover the money, then ? Why are so many politicos actively supporting DG ? Whats the catch here ? Man with a past track record, whats the doubt here ? Many are also trying to justify his actions, dont these people have daughters and sisters ?
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Agree with you Tuesday, 08 November 2022 06:51 PM
I was also thinking on the same lines; SLC would allow DG to continue play to recover the expenses. As for those daughters and sisters of those trying to justify, why do you believe they will be different. They will gladly entertain DG.
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Which law Tuesday, 08 November 2022 06:11 PM
Found guilty according to Australian law, Sri Lankan law or Sinhala Buddhist law or SLPP law?
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Sambo Tuesday, 08 November 2022 09:38 PM
These are only statements. Sri Lanka is notorious for such incidents even in the past. A land like no other.
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wsw Wednesday, 09 November 2022 04:04 AM
@Roisin, I refer to your comment, "This is about a man destroying this woman's life" Please note he has not been convicted by the courts, just the media who naturally thrive on sensationalism. She invited this man to her house and subsequently leveled accusations. Let the courts decide if they carry merit or not. In the meantime, use your discretion wisely rather than simply letting lose.
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Terrence K Wednesday, 09 November 2022 07:45 AM
@Roisin whilst in society there are different opinions expressed based on the circumstances of this incident . Do not be under the impression that all Sri Lankan men are inferior in their judgement whilst men in Britain are sophisticated and respectful. Whilst we do not condone this type of behavior whether men or women who have a conscience knows what is right and wrong thus their views is not to degrade a woman as we have families and children as an adverse comment is like spitting up which falls on our faces. In UK the scenario there is different as men can date women from an early age whereas we don't have a culture of that sort. Please do not whitewash women in the business of Prostitution as they have many mates and some of these comments are not a degrading of women but a segment of professionals who are in the business from ancient times. In this case violent /forceful behavior on the man's side is what went wrong as both wanted consensual sex. You need two hands to clap.
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