Tom Silvagni, the son of AFL legend Stephen Silvagni, has been publicly identified following a legal order lifted by the Victorian County Court. He was convicted of rape on December 5, 2024, marking a significant turn in a highprofile case that had previously kept his identity concealed.
Details of the Case
The court found Silvagni guilty of two counts of rape. The incidents occurred at his Melbourne residence in the early morning hours of January 14, 2024. Silvagni denied allegations of digitally raping a friend’s girlfriend.
Events Leading to Conviction
According to the court, the victim had consensual sex with her boyfriend at Silvagni’s home. After the boyfriend left, Silvagni misled the woman, claiming her boyfriend’s Uber ride was canceled. He then entered the bedroom and assaulted her, pretending to be her partner.
- Date of Incident: January 14, 2024
- Date of Conviction: December 5, 2024
Following the incident, Silvagni altered an Uber receipt to falsely indicate that the victim’s boyfriend had left the residence after 2:30 a.m. Initially charged with rape in June 2024, a suppression order was placed on his identity.
Legal Proceedings
Silvagni faced a committal hearing and was ordered to stand trial in February 2025. Despite attempts to maintain the suppression order, a County Court judge overturned it in May 2025. His legal team appealed this decision, and the Supreme Court temporarily upheld the suppression during his trial in late November 2025.
Background on the Silvagni Family
Tom Silvagni is the youngest son of Stephen Silvagni, a renowned twotime premiership player for the Carlton Football Club and a member of both the AFL and Carlton Hall of Fame. His brother, Jack Silvagni, currently plays for St Kilda, and their mother, Jo Silvagni, is a prominent television personality in Australia.
Future Proceedings
A presentence hearing for Tom Silvagni is scheduled for tomorrow, marking the next step in this troubling case.
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