Tattooed footy star Jordan De Goey fights to avoid jail after New York nightclub brawl as 'video surveillance footage' emerges and judge issues a stern warning
- Collingwood AFL star Jordan De Goey could take plea deal in assault case
- De Goey was arrested after a brawl at a New York night club party on October 31
- He has plead not guilty but at a Wednesday hearing a plea deal was discussed
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey could be offered a plea deal in his American assault case that could see him avoid jail.
The 25-year-old's AFL career with the Magpies hangs in the balance after a night out in New York in October ended with a nightclub brawl.
De Goey appeared in court via videolink from Melbourne on Wednesday over assault and harassment charges.
The midfielder-forward was stood down by Collingwood soon after the fight at a Halloween-themed party at PHD Rooftop Lounge on October 30.
An earlier charge of forcible touching of a woman's genitals was dropped only days after his arrest.
Jordan De Goey (pictured right on the night of his arrest) has played 118 games for Collingwood and is charged over a New York night club incident
Collingwood previously released a statement confirming De Goey was stood down from all club duties.
De Goey previously plead not guilty but at Wednesday's court appearance a possible plea was discussed.
Prosecutor Brendan Mahon said 'the people are likely' to offer a conditional plea deal for a charge of harassment in the second degree after they obtained 'video surveillance footage' of the alleged incident.
Judge Anna Swern called for a brief adjournment and warned De Goey, who appeared on screen wearing a white collared shirt and a black jacket, that he 'must be back' for the hearing.
The incident involved De Goey, his tattoo artist mate Luke Dyson who is on separate charges, and multiple other patrons.
De Goey previously claimed a push and shove was sparked after other guests at the nightclub helped themselves to his bottle service.
Collingwood said they have stood down De Goey (pictured) on pay while the court case is played out
De Goey's tattoo artist mate Luke Dyson (pictured with partner) is on separate charges over the October 31 incident
'Collingwood continues to assess the course of the case against Jordan and awaits meaningful developments that will allow for a more complete review of the facts,' the club's statement read.
'Until that time Jordan will remain stood down.
'Collingwood officials met with Jordan and he will continue to be paid in full while stood down and receive welfare support services through the club.'
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De Goey travelled to the US during the off-season to undergo an intensive fitness program at the W Training Facility in California in an attempt to capitalise on an outstanding end to the 2021 AFL season.
After returning to Australia on November 30, De Goey has been seeking alternative avenues to keep training as he is barred from attending Collingwood's headquarters.
He has played 118 games and kicked 155 goals for Collingwood after debuting in 2015.
De Goey is to return to court on January 28.
Jordan De Goey (pictured) prepares for a night out in New York. He was later arrested and charged after a woman claimed she was groped at a nightclub
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