Jordan Shanks, known as Friendlyjordies, and whistleblower Troy Stolz will face criminal contempt proceedings initiated by New South Wales’ powerful clubs lobby, which has been pursuing the pair in secret for more than a month.
The development represents a dramatic escalation in the bitter dispute between ClubsNSW and Stolz, a former employee now diagnosed with cancer, and potentially puts Stolz and Friendlyjordies at risk of criminal conviction and imprisonment.
