When athletes are let off the hook because they're athletes

When athletes are let off the hook because they're athletes

Losi Filipo is no longer a professional rugby player. He had his three-year contract terminated this afternoon.

This was not because of the courts, a tough judge but because of views in the court of public opinion.

He's the young man, who alongside his brother, viciously attacked four people on a night out in Wellington last year - including two women.

His was discharged without conviction because the judge did not want to hurt his future as a promising young rugby player.

We look at other athletes who have been let off the hook because of their chosen profession and profile.

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