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“There’s a whole lot of other boxes you’d have to tick before you actually win a case, but its arguable.”
Aston told the Herald Sun on Thursday she had chosen to identify herself to hold the women who filmed the video accountable and that it would be “naive” of her not to seek legal advice.
Kate Aston was filmed at Armadale venue Toorak Cellars.Credit:
“I’d chosen to stay silent, to protect my family, my professional reputation, my own mental health and ultimately, my future,” Aston told the Herald Sun.
“Whilst it’s only been a matter of days since this incident unfolded, there has been immeasurable damage to my reputation, and my ability to lead a normal life has been adversely affected.
“The actions of these women have meant my name is now in the public realm, and I am now the subject of immense ridicule. It has already affected my ability to earn an income with other far-reaching negative consequences to come.”
In a podcast with Sam Newman released on Wednesday, Carey criticised the women who filmed and posted the video online for creating a “made-up story”.
Speaking on Newman’s You Cannot Be Serious podcast, Carey accused the women filming the video of slut-shaming.
“We have people committing suicide on a weekly basis because of cowards like these two females,” he said.
“This is women picking on women. That’s all they were doing, they were slut-shaming another woman. If two men had done that, they would be raked over hot coals.”
Carey also said on the podcast that he had consulted police, lawyers, and the AFL Players Association, and that his partner Jessica Paulke had united with Aston to hold the two women who recorded the video accountable.
Aston told the Herald Sun she believed the publication of the video was cyber-bullying.
“There needs to be some sort of accountability for [the women’s] actions,” she said.
“In addition, it is my hope by shining light on this incident and taking legal action, a new precedent will be set, one that discourages this type of behaviour from continuing into the future.”
However, Quill said he would advise Carey against suing the two women given his affair in 2002 with North Melbourne vice-captain Anthony Stevens’ wife, Kelli.
Wayne Carey and North Melbourne coach Denis Pagan with the 1996 premiership cup.Credit: The Age
“I would say, if Wayne Carey came to me for advice about this case, I would be definitely telling him not to sue, not to take any action. It’s generally not a good idea to sue in defamation. You know, nobody wins, other than … the lawyers.
“Given those issues … because what’s alleged here is not dissimilar, I think it would be a silly move legally for him.”
Aston said the online media storm had forced to deactivate her social media accounts, including her LinkedIn profile.
“We often speak, and rightly so, about the barriers men create for women: exclusion, dismissal, denial of opportunity,” she said.
“But what we rarely confront is the way some women weaponise shame, gossip and social sabotage against other women. This is that moment.”
Carey and Aston have been contacted for comment.
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“There’s a whole lot of other boxes you’d have to tick before you actually win a case, but its arguable.”
Aston told the Herald Sun on Thursday she had chosen to identify herself to hold the women who filmed the video accountable and that it would be “naive” of her not to seek legal advice.
Kate Aston was filmed at Armadale venue Toorak Cellars.Credit:
“I’d chosen to stay silent, to protect my family, my professional reputation, my own mental health and ultimately, my future,” Aston told the Herald Sun.
“Whilst it’s only been a matter of days since this incident unfolded, there has been immeasurable damage to my reputation, and my ability to lead a normal life has been adversely affected.
“The actions of these women have meant my name is now in the public realm, and I am now the subject of immense ridicule. It has already affected my ability to earn an income with other far-reaching negative consequences to come.”
In a podcast with Sam Newman released on Wednesday, Carey criticised the women who filmed and posted the video online for creating a “made-up story”.
Speaking on Newman’s You Cannot Be Serious podcast, Carey accused the women filming the video of slut-shaming.
“We have people committing suicide on a weekly basis because of cowards like these two females,” he said.
“This is women picking on women. That’s all they were doing, they were slut-shaming another woman. If two men had done that, they would be raked over hot coals.”
Carey also said on the podcast that he had consulted police, lawyers, and the AFL Players Association, and that his partner Jessica Paulke had united with Aston to hold the two women who recorded the video accountable.
Aston told the Herald Sun she believed the publication of the video was cyber-bullying.
“There needs to be some sort of accountability for [the women’s] actions,” she said.
“In addition, it is my hope by shining light on this incident and taking legal action, a new precedent will be set, one that discourages this type of behaviour from continuing into the future.”
However, Quill said he would advise Carey against suing the two women given his affair in 2002 with North Melbourne vice-captain Anthony Stevens’ wife, Kelli.
Wayne Carey and North Melbourne coach Denis Pagan with the 1996 premiership cup.Credit: The Age
“I would say, if Wayne Carey came to me for advice about this case, I would be definitely telling him not to sue, not to take any action. It’s generally not a good idea to sue in defamation. You know, nobody wins, other than … the lawyers.
“Given those issues … because what’s alleged here is not dissimilar, I think it would be a silly move legally for him.”
Aston said the online media storm had forced to deactivate her social media accounts, including her LinkedIn profile.
“We often speak, and rightly so, about the barriers men create for women: exclusion, dismissal, denial of opportunity,” she said.
“But what we rarely confront is the way some women weaponise shame, gossip and social sabotage against other women. This is that moment.”
Carey and Aston have been contacted for comment.
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