Kieran Hayler, the ex-husband of Katie Price, has been cleared of raping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. The 39-year-old was found not guilty of three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault of the teenager in West Sussex in 2016.
Trial at Lewes Crown Court
The trial took place at Lewes Crown Court, where Hayler faced the allegations. He was also cleared of four alternative counts of sexual activity with a child.
The jury, made up of four men and six women, returned the verdicts after 14 hours and 55 minutes of deliberation.
Verdict and aftermath
The acquittal brings the case to a close, with Hayler now cleared of all charges related to the alleged incidents. The verdict was announced following a lengthy period of jury consideration.
No further details were immediately available, and the case has concluded with the not guilty verdicts.
