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Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater, 55, was sentenced to four years in prison for domestic violence offences, including choking, stalking, assault, and burglary, but will be released on a suspended sentence after serving over 12 months in custody. The offences occurred on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast in December 2023, with Slater also sending abusive messages to a woman. Slater, who has a history of mental health issues and alcohol addiction, played 74 Tests for Australia before retiring in 2004 to pursue a television career.
