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No charges for Modern Family star's Sydney "groper".

The man who “groped” Sarah Hyland in Sydney walks free.

The 29 year old man, who cannot be names for legal reasons, was charged on 20 February 2014 after he allegedly “grabbed hold of [Modern Family star, Sarah Hyland‘s] left buttock and squeezed” while the pair posed for a photograph.

News of the assault went around the world and tainted the popular sitcom’s appearance in Australia.

Daily Telegraph

After the incident, Hyland reported pushed the man away, screamed "Don't touch me there!" before her security stepped in. She left the Qantas party at Sydney's Sebel Pier One via the backdoor in tears.

She later explained her exit to fans via Twitter:

CLICK THROUGH this gallery of photos shared by the cast of Modern Family when they were in Aus...

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