Jack de Belin remains subject to the NRL's no-fault stand down policy, despite the St George Illawarra forward being cleared of one count of sexually assaulting a woman.
The jury in de Belin's trial was unable to reach a verdict on five other charges, and has been discharged after deliberating for more than five days.
The former Origin forward will now need to wait for the Department of Public Prosecutions to decide whether or not to proceed with a third trial.
Nine's court reporter Kelly Fedor says the DPP is likely to confirm later this month whether or not it will pursue a third trial.
As de Belin is yet to be cleared of the remaining five charges, he's still stood down under the NRL's policy.
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"The Jack de Belin court matter did not reach a verdict on five of the six charges as a result of a hung jury in Sydney District Court on Monday," the club said in a statement.
"De Belin was however found not guilty of a sixth charge.
"De Belin remains subject to the NRL's no-fault stand down policy.
"The next steps concerning all facets of matter are yet to be established.
"The Dragons will continue to provide the necessary welfare support to de Belin and his family.
"As this remains a legal matter, the club will make no further comment at this time."
De Belin hasn't played in the NRL since he was charged late in 2018.
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