No charges have ever been laid against Grant Hackett…
Former Australian Olympic Champion Grant Hackett has addressed domestic violence claims in a tell-all interview with the Herald Sun.
In October 2o11, police were called to Hackett’s Melbourne apartment to investigate an alleged violent rampage. At the time, Hackett admitted to smashing up the apartment, yelling at his wife and intentionally destroying her most prized possessions.
In the past, Hackett has strenuously denied physically hurting his wife, singer Candice Alley, and staunchly refuted allegations that his actions were witnessed by the couple’s children.
Now, Hackett has spoken to the Herald Sun about the incident, why he didn’t apologise afterwards, and how difficult it is to be apart from his children. When asked why he would destroy his family’s home in such a violent matter, Hackett insisted he just wanted the marriage to end.
“I was at a point where I was looking for the least resistant path. I was gutless.
“In its simplest terms I was weak and cowardly, and I regret it, and I am extremely sorry for the harm I have caused. But at the end of the day, that was my reasoning. Whether people like that or not, it is what it is.”