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The Indigenous woman who accused former Hawthorn coaches Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan of pushing her to have an abortion won't participate in the AFL's independent investigation into historical claims of racism at the club.
Given the pseudonym 'Amy' to protect her identity, the Gunditjmara and Bunitj woman was identified as the alleged victim in a statement by Marque Lawyers.
The statement claims she was treated 'appallingly' by the Hawthorn Football Club when news of her pregnancy emerged.
The woman has described the ongoing AFL investigation as 'unsafe' and stressed that she won't consent to silencing tactics, the Herald Sun reported.
'It's a little hard to speak up when it feels like your voice box has been pulled out of your throat,' 'Amy' said in the statement.
'I could either stay numb and silent, or I could find my voice and play my part in the struggle to try and create safety and protection for our young ones who would inevitably face these systems.'
The Indigenous woman who accused former Hawthorn coaches Alastair Clarkson (pictured) and Chris Fagan of pushing her to have an abortion won't participate in the AFL's independent investigation into historical claims of racism at the club
Clarkson, Fagan (pictured) and former Hawthorn official Jason Burt – all named in the claims made in the Hawthorn cultural safety report in September – have vehemently denied all allegations
The explosive statement labels the AFL as 'disingenuous' and also claims declarations the process will be independent is 'a lie'.
Clarkson, Fagan and former Hawks official Jason Burt – all named in the claims made in the Hawthorn cultural safety report in September – have vehemently denied all allegations.
This week Clarkson formally began his new role as head coach of North Melbourne,
