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Kieran Hayler acquitted of sexual offence charges

Overview

Kieran Hayler, 39, has been found not guilty of three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving a 13-year-old complainant in West Sussex in 2016. Following a trial at Lewes Crown Court, a jury deliberated for nearly 15 hours before clearing Hayler of all charges, including four alternative counts of sexual activity with a child.

During the trial, the defense maintained that the allegations were fabricated as part of a campaign initiated by Hayler’s ex-wife, media personality Katie Price, following the end of their marriage. Price testified that she was ‘really shocked’ by the allegations and had previously confronted Hayler, though she could not recall his specific response. She denied being ‘angry and vengeful’ toward her former husband.

Following the verdict, Hayler expressed gratitude to his family and legal team, describing the period as ‘five years of absolute hell’ and stating his intention to rebuild his life.

Entities

Lewes Crown Court · Katie Price · Kieran Hayler · West Sussex · Lewes Crown Court

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Kieran Hayler acquitted of rape and sexual assault charges

    Kieran Hayler has been acquitted of rape and sexual assault charges involving a 13-year-old girl in 2016 following a trial at Lewes Crown Court.

  2. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Kieran Hayler faces trial for alleged sexual assaults of a teenager

    Kieran Hayler faces trial at Lewes Crown Court for the alleged rape and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in 2016. Ex-wife Katie Price is testifying, while Hayler maintains his innocence.

  3. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Kieran Hayler on trial for alleged sexual offences

    Kieran Hayler is on trial at Lewes Crown Court for the alleged rape and sexual assault of a teenager in West Sussex in 2016. Hayler denies all charges.

Sources

independent.co.uk · influencermagazine.uk · lindaikejisblog.com · metro.co.uk · newsimg.bbc.co.uk · promiflash.de · recentlyheard.com · standard.co.uk · tdpelmedia.com

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