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What were the immediate consequences of Rohan Dennis's actions, and how did they impact his family and the wider cycling community?

Rohan Dennis, a former world champion cyclist, pleaded guilty to an aggravated act causing harm after accidentally killing his wife, Melissa Hoskins, in a car accident. The court heard victim impact statements from Hoskins' family, who expressed their grief and anger at Dennis's lack of remorse and his perception of himself as a victim. Dennis's barrister argued for a suspended sentence, citing his grief and the short timeframe of the incident.