Karl Stefanovic investigated by police after waiter alleges he was ‘touched’ by Today show host
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Karl Stefanovic investigated by police after the waiter claimed he had been ‘touched’ by the Today show host during the cancer fundraiser he attended with his wife Jasmine Yarbrough
- Karl Stefanovic under investigation by police for alleged assault
- The TV star organized a melanoma fundraiser in Newstead, Brisbane last month
- Police have confirmed they are investigating an alleged attack on August 20
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Karl Stefanovic is under investigation by police after a male waiter claimed he was attacked by the Today show host during a cancer fundraising campaign.
The waiter filed a report after he was allegedly touched by Stefanovic, 48, during the Mercedes-Benz melanoma charity event in Newstead, Brisbane, on the evening of August 20, the courier post reports.
Stefanovic, who hosted the six-hour event, was in attendance with his wife Jasmine Yarbrough.
A Queensland Police Service spokesman confirmed they were investigating a report of an alleged attack on a business in Newstead at an event on Saturday, August 20.
Karl Stefanovic is under investigation by police over an alleged attack on a fundraising campaign in Brisbane. He is pictured alongside wife Jasmine Yarbrough at the event last month
The media personality shared a heartfelt post with melanoma patient Gina (pictured side by side at the event)
“As the investigation is still ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further,” the spokesperson said.
It is clear that the matter has been discussed privately between the parties to reach a solution.
The event, called The Six Hour Project, was attended by approximately 350 guests and raised $290,000 for melanoma research.
Last month, Stefanovic and his wife shared photos on Instagram of themselves dressed in formal attire as they mingled with customers in the fundraiser.
In one photo, the media personality posed alongside melanoma patient and event organizer Gina Savage.
Stefanovic is pictured at Sydney airport after returning from England, where he attended the Queen’s funeral
“Gina, courage, resilience and beauty,” he captioned the caption.
“We just lifted the roof for you, your fights, your charities and everyone else battling melanoma.”
Proceeds from the fundraiser – which aims to raise awareness, increase detection and find a cure for the cancer – were donated to The Mater Foundation and Melanoma Institute of Australia.
“Every six hours an Australian dies of melanoma,” reads the fundraiser’s website.
“The Six Hour Project is on a mission to change this devastating statistic.”
Ms Savage previously appeared in a Today show interview with Stefanovic to tell the story of her diagnosis before the couple reunited to hold the fundraiser.
The allegations come as Stefanovic was pictured at Sydney airport on Wednesday after returning to Australia from England.
The TV presenter was sent to London on September 13 to cover the death of Queen Elizabeth II and her funeral.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Nine for comment.
Pictured: Stefanovic and his wife mingle with the guests at the fundraiser in Newstead on August 20