CCTV Footage Shows Sacked Fox Sports Reporter in Alleged Drunken Car Crash
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Saturday, Aug 2, 2025 8:04 am ET1min read
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Hooper, who was the chief rugby league reporter for Fox Sports, has been charged with high-range drinking offenses and three counts of damaged property. He is alleged to have collided with three parked cars and returned a positive breath test of 0.253, more than five times the legal limit. The crash occurred after Hooper attempted to reverse off the car he had collided with and ended up driving in the wrong direction [1].
Fox Sports has confirmed the decision to sack Hooper, stating that he has been a great contributor since joining the network in 2016 but has also battled significant personal issues. The managing director, Steve Crawley, said that Hooper acknowledged the need for change and will continue seeking professional treatment [1].
Hooper has also confirmed that he will continue seeking professional treatment and has expressed regret for letting down the game of rugby league, his employers, his wife, and his children. He stated, "I’ve let the game of rugby league, my employers, my wife and kids down terribly. Clearly I’m not handling the tough side of the job. Hopefully this is the punch between the eyes that will set me straight" [1].
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of self-driving technology, as seen in the recent Miami jury verdict against Tesla. The jury held that Tesla bore significant responsibility for a deadly crash in Florida involving its Autopilot driver assist technology. The decision comes as Musk seeks to convince buyers that his cars are safe enough to drive on their own as he plans to roll out a driverless taxi service [2].
The verdict in the Miami case, which awarded Tesla over $240 million in damages, has been seen as a significant setback for the auto industry. The case highlighted the importance of clear communication and responsibility in the development and implementation of self-driving technology.
References:
[1] https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/vision-emerges-of-sacked-nrl-reporters-alleged-crash/news-story/e2122ee667660596ed8eedc693ef82e3
[2] https://www.arabnews.com/node/2610336/world
Former Fox Sports reporter James Hooper was sacked after an alleged drunken car crash in Sydney. CCTV footage shows the moments following the incident.
Former Fox Sports reporter James Hooper has been sacked following an alleged drunken car crash in Sydney. CCTV footage obtained by Channel 9 reveals the moments following the incident, which took place in Leichhardt on Thursday night [1].Hooper, who was the chief rugby league reporter for Fox Sports, has been charged with high-range drinking offenses and three counts of damaged property. He is alleged to have collided with three parked cars and returned a positive breath test of 0.253, more than five times the legal limit. The crash occurred after Hooper attempted to reverse off the car he had collided with and ended up driving in the wrong direction [1].
Fox Sports has confirmed the decision to sack Hooper, stating that he has been a great contributor since joining the network in 2016 but has also battled significant personal issues. The managing director, Steve Crawley, said that Hooper acknowledged the need for change and will continue seeking professional treatment [1].
Hooper has also confirmed that he will continue seeking professional treatment and has expressed regret for letting down the game of rugby league, his employers, his wife, and his children. He stated, "I’ve let the game of rugby league, my employers, my wife and kids down terribly. Clearly I’m not handling the tough side of the job. Hopefully this is the punch between the eyes that will set me straight" [1].
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of self-driving technology, as seen in the recent Miami jury verdict against Tesla. The jury held that Tesla bore significant responsibility for a deadly crash in Florida involving its Autopilot driver assist technology. The decision comes as Musk seeks to convince buyers that his cars are safe enough to drive on their own as he plans to roll out a driverless taxi service [2].
The verdict in the Miami case, which awarded Tesla over $240 million in damages, has been seen as a significant setback for the auto industry. The case highlighted the importance of clear communication and responsibility in the development and implementation of self-driving technology.
References:
[1] https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/vision-emerges-of-sacked-nrl-reporters-alleged-crash/news-story/e2122ee667660596ed8eedc693ef82e3
[2] https://www.arabnews.com/node/2610336/world
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