"I am truly sorry": Brisbane Broncos star Ezra Mam apologizes after being fined and banned from driving following Drug-driving crash and guilty plea

Ezra Mam, the 22-year-old five-eighth for the Brisbane Broncos, has found himself at the center of controversy after a troubling incident that culminated in a court appearance. The NRL star has been fined $850 and had his driver’s license disqualified for at least six months following a head-on collision that occurred in Brisbane’s west. Speaking outside Brisbane Magistrates Court, Mam expressed remorse and vowed to make amends.

On October 18, an accident occurred in Bardon where a person identified as Mam collided between his pickup truck with an Uber carrying a woman with her small child, both of whom sustained minor injuries. Post-incident toxicology report of Mam showed a "cocktail" of substances including cocaine in his body. This case has become serious because he does not hold a valid driving license as well.

Within weeks of the incident, Mam took immediate action concerning his behavior by entering a four-week rehabilitation program. He has also engaged himself in one year of counseling intended to be on the right track thereafter. While there is no conviction against him, those punishments are indicative of the seriousness of the offense. In the aftermath of the fatal accident, Mam took positive steps by entering a rehabilitation facility for four weeks and submitting himself to counseling for a year. This not only showed his acknowledgment of the seriousness of his mistakes but also a determination to change.
The legal repercussions included a fine of $850 and a six-month driving suspension, with no conviction recorded on his record. This outcome could have been much harsher, reflecting perhaps the court's consideration of his steps towards rehabilitation.
Mam, visibly remorseful, spoke publicly outside the court, surrounded by his legal team, offering a sincere apology:
"Today is a very important step in owning my actions and starting to make things right," he said. "To the people involved in the accident, I am truly sorry. This incident isn't a reflection of who I want to be or what is expected of me as a role model. To the NRL, Brisbane Broncos, the fans and my family, I'm sorry. I promise to work on being a better person and representative of the club and the game that I love."
His media representative affirmed that Mam plans to directly apologize to the victims, suggesting a personal meeting to discuss the impact of his actions.
Broncos coach Michael Maguire commented on Mam's situation, recognizing the gravity and learning opportunity it presents:
“I’ve obviously had a number of conversations with him,” Maguire noted. “And Ezra is working through the process of going through what he has to and I think he’s learnt a lot from this moment in time. He’s working hard to make sure that he moves forward on the right path.”
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Signed to the Broncos with a lucrative five-year, $4 million deal back in February, Mam's future in the sport now hangs in a delicate balance.