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Jacob Shteyman

Raiders star Papalii has intimidation court case halted

A magistrate has halted the prosecution of Josh Papalii, finding police had abused legal processes. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

A court case against Canberra Raiders NRL star Josh Papalii has been dropped after a judge found police had abused legal processes by using an encrypted messaging app to discuss proceedings.

The 33-year-old was fighting three charges after an alleged incident at the Gungahlin Raiders Club last year, including intimidating police and refusing to leave a licensed venue.

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