Orthodontist Acquitted After Apology Letter

0:00A 47-year-old orthodontist from Perth has been cleared of charges after a court dismissed the case against him. Stephen James Nayoon faced one count of impeding an 11-year-old boy's breathing by applying pressure to his neck during a junior soccer match last. May add at the evil park in mindery. He had pleaded not guilty back in July of last year, and the matter was headed for trial in Perth Magistrate's court. Police said Nayoon, whose child was on a visiting team, approached the boy on the field during the game. After this week, prosecutors told the court they were dropping the charge because Nayoon sent a letter of apology to the boy and his family. Magistrate Gregory Ben noted the issue had been settled that way. Nayoon made no comments or reporters as he left the courtroom. With the resolution in place, the judge simply told him he was free to go, closing the chapter on the incident. Sydney News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with the story.