Former AFL player Ben Cousins was rushed to hospital after the Police claimed he allegedly concealed an illicit drug on his person. West Australian Police has confirmed that they allegedly recovered 13g of methylamphetamine from Cousins’ anus.
The Police has charged Cousin with the possession of drugs with the intent to sell or resupply. Cousins faces 16 more counts of allegations.
After the arrest on the night of 21 August 2018, the Brownlow medallist Ben Cousins faced a trial at the court the today. Ben Cousins faces additional charges of aggravated burglary, aggravated stalking and multiple counts of breach of violent restraining order (VRO). The court dismissed Cousins request for bail which caused him to break down into tears.
Learn more about ex-AFL player Ben Cousins below! We will discuss Ben Cousins Wiki, bio, age, height and net worth. While we are on the topic, we will also explore Ben Cousins children and answer if Ben Cousin is married!
Where Is Ben Cousins Now?
Today Ben Cousins was put on the stand in Magistrate Armadale’s Courtroom in the afternoon of August 22, 2018. Ben Cousins applied for bail, which was denied by the court as he faces 16 counts of charges against him. Ben Cousins now is locked up in prison for two months after which he will reappear in the court.
This is not the first time Ben Cousins has had a run with the law force. In 2007, a shirtless Cousins was arrested in for alleged possession of drugs after rehabilitation in the US for six months. In 2010, Cousins was hospitalized for a severe reaction to sleeping medication. Again in 2012, Cousins was charged for three counts of drug abuse and was fined.
In 2015, Cousins was arrested three times in two weeks for violating traffic codes, and breaches of security. In 2016, Cousins was again arrested for violent behavior, violation of VRO and other counts of drug offenses. In 2017, Ben Cousins was prisoned for a year for repeatedly violating VRO and other counts of drug offenses.
In 2018, Cousins was released from prison. As part of his rehabilitation, he was to work with his former team Eagles Community and Game Development. However, after three months, Cousins leaves his job.
In the recent event, Ben Cousins is now serving time in prison for drug possession and other 16 counts of charges. Police haveC stated Ben Cousin now is homeless and is “of no fixed address.”
Is Ben Cousins married, Who Is Ben Cousins Wife?
Ben Cousins met his partner Maylea Tinecheff 9 years from today in 2009. Ben Cousins and partner Maylea Tinecheff didn’t have a steady relationship. In 2011 Maylea Tinecheff first child was born whom Ben Cousins fathered. However Maylea and Ben didn’t evolve their relation by getting married.
Their rocky relationship still produced another baby in 2013. However, Cousins’ drug abuse was beyond tolerance to his partner Maylea. Maylea complains that to Cousins drug was above his children and family.
The violent behavior in part of Cousins’ got him Violent Restraining Order from the court. Maylea filed VRO in order to protect herself and the children from their father Ben Cousins.
In today’s hearing, Ben Cousins was denied bail on account of 16 charges one of which includes violation of VRO.
Ben Cousins Net Worth
The ex-AFL player and winner of Brownlow Medal, Ben Cousins fall from the height of career his career is a tragic story. While he was in the height of his career, he was the most successful player and has won many awards including the prestigious Brownlow Medal. Ben Cousins net worth was in millions at the height of his career. Brownlow Medal alone added $2 million to Ben Cousins net worth. The drug abuse and rehabilitation obviously have depleted Ben Cousins net worth. So how much is Ben Cousins net worth?
As of 2018, Ben Cousins net worth has depleted severely. The police claimed today that Ben Cousin now is broke and homeless and has “no fixed address.”
Ben Cousins Wiki-bio
Ben Cousins age is 40 years. He was born on Jun 30, 1978. He was born in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Ben Cousins entered AFL playing for West Coast Eagles. He was one of the most successful players between the years 1996 to 2006. In 238 games he played for West Coast he had 205 goals. He also won the Brownlow Medal in 2005 for the best and the fairest player.
After 2006, Ben Cousins’s life spiraled down as he indulged in drug abuse. After a year ban in 2007 for drug abuse, Ben Cousins returned in AFL playing for Richmond Tigers in 2008. He played for Richmond Tigers till 2010 when he retired.
