Hayler denies rape charges as trial closes at Lewes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

Kieran Hayler, ex-husband of Katie Price, denies three counts of rape and one of sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in 2016.

Kieran Hayler, 39, stands trial at Lewes Crown Court charged with three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in West Sussex in 2016. He denies all charges.

Hayler told the jury that the accusations were fabricated by the victim, her mother and Katie Price. He claimed they were part of a vendetta that began after his split from Price and intensified when she faced difficulties, including a conviction for driving under the influence. He suggested the woman was either acting during her police interview or lying.

Prosecutor Ryan Richter told jurors in his closing speech to set aside the 'big egos' and 'big personalities' in the case and concentrate on relevant evidence. He acknowledged that jurors would likely treat Katie Price's evidence with caution, saying they might disregard much of it as irrelevant to their decision.

How it is being reported

• Jury in Katie Price ex's trial told to ignore egosKieran Hayler is charged with three counts of rape and one of sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl.BBC Sussex · 19 Oct, 17:39
• Kieran Hayler accuses victim of acting from a scriptThe woman who accused Kieran Hayler of raping her when she was a schoolgirl is acting from a script prepared by her mother and Katie Price, Hayler told a juryThe Argus · 19 Oct, 13:49

In this story: Kieran Hayler · Katie Price · Lewes Crown Court · West Sussex

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