Attorney Lee Hagipantelis explained why there was such long delay in the Ezra Mam sagarevealing that it can take up to three months for results from a secondary screening test to come back. Frustrated NRL Fans are wondering why police haven’t charged Brisbane Broncos five-eighths after he was involved in a road crash last month that left a four-year-old girl with a broken hip.

Mom Reportedly Returned Positive Roadside Drug Test and reportedly did not have a license at the time, and is awaiting news of a secondary drug test by Queensland Police. But it’s been weeks since the incident happened and we still don’t know about it.

The NRL and Brisbane Broncos are both waiting for the secondary test before deciding how to proceed, although they are believed to be leaning towards giving it a second chance and he is not breaking his $4 million contract. The 21-year-old is likely facing a hefty suspension of up to 12 months, although that won’t even be known until legal proceedings are finalized.

Ezra Mam’s result could take up to three months

Speaking on SEN radio on Tuesday morning, lawyer and former Wests Tigers chairman Hagipantelis explained the delay and said it was completely normal. “It’s not unusual but it’s unfortunate,” he told Andrew Voss and Greg Alexander. “It can take many, many weeks, up to about three months.”

On the other hand, Josh Addo-Carr’s secondary drug test came back relatively quickly, and the Bulldogs subsequently decided to dismiss him from the NRL club. Alexander asked Hagipantelis if there was any truth to suggestions that an individual can make a payment to get the results sooner. But Hagipantelis revealed that this never happens and would be “inappropriate” and “inappropriate”.

The NRL may not have the power to bring down Ezra Mam

Some have suggested that Mum could be sacked by the NRL under the league’s “no-fault” policy until the matter is legally finalized, but according to Hagipantelis, that could be tricky. The policy only covers criminal acts punishable by a minimum of 11 years in prison and, as Hagipantelis pointed out, Mam would likely only face five years in prison or a $50,000 fine under Queensland law – at most – if he were found guilty.

However, the policy gives the NRL the discretion to override this rule if the criminal act involves women or children. Hagipantelis admitted he wasn’t sure the NRL would go that route given the four-year-old who was injured.

“The Broncos and the NRL are sitting back and watching very carefully,” Hagipantelis said. “If Mam pleads guilty or is found guilty, they will intervene, otherwise they will just watch the criminal proceedings, if there are any.”

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Interestingly, Hagipantelis also pointed out that no details have been revealed about the accident itself or whether Mam was actually at fault. The fact that he was allegedly under the influence of drugs and without a license does not bode well, but the actual details of the accident itself and its cause have not been made public.

Mom then went to a rehabilitation clinic, which would have cost him $100,000. It is believed he could face an additional bill of $500,000 in damages if found guilty. It remains to be seen whether the case will be brought to court or not.