Stuart MacGill Convicted of Cocaine Supply Charges in Sydney

Former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill was found guilty by a Sydney District Court jury of participating in a cocaine supply operation, specifically for facilitating an illicit transaction between his brother-in-law, Marino Sotiropoulos, and a drug dealer. The jury acquitted him of the more serious charge of large-scale drug supply, which involved a one-kilogram deal valued at AUD 330,000. Despite denying knowledge of the drug exchange, prosecutors argued that MacGill's involvement was crucial for the deal to occur, as he introduced Sotiropoulos to his regular drug dealer. MacGill, who had a notable cricket career, showed little emotion as the verdict was read, and his sentencing hearing has been adjourned for eight weeks. The case also revealed MacGill's previous complaints about the quality of cocaine supplied, further complicating his defense. Overall, the verdict highlights the complexities surrounding his role in the drug supply chain.