00:00You're accused of strangling a child.
00:04Former NRL star Josh Maguire will face trial after being accused of strangling a child
00:09in Brisbane.
00:10The 36-year-old former Queensland State of Origin forward appeared in Brisbane Magistrates
00:15Court today the 13th of August, where he was committed to stand trial in the District Court.
00:21Maguire is charged with choking, suffocation or strangulation against a child, as well
00:26as common assault over an alleged incident at a Brisbane residence on November 21st.
00:33Prosecutors allege the incident left marks on the child's neck, with Magistrate Belinda
00:38Merrin describing the alleged assault as extremely serious.
00:42Maguire, who played 259 NRL games during a 15-season career, did not enter a plea and declined
00:50to comment as he left court.
00:52Maguire, who accused of strangling a child.
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