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Kieran Hayler claims ex-wife Katie Price 'coached' his alleged rape victim
Overview
Giving evidence at Lewes Crown Court, Kieran Hayler denied charges of rape and sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl in 2016. Hayler told jurors he believed his ex-wife, Katie Price, was coaching the alleged victim after he discovered photographs of text messages on Price's phone in which she discussed claims about him and wrote 'I will make you a little star.' Hayler maintains the allegations have been fabricated as part of a campaign against him. The trial continues.
Key points
- Kieran Hayler is on trial at Lewes Crown Court facing charges including three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault alleged to have occurred in 2016.
- Hayler denied all charges, telling the court he believes the allegations against him have been fabricated.
- Hayler stated he found photographs of messages on Katie Price's phone suggesting she was coaching the alleged victim and making strange comments.
- Price previously told the court that her message stating 'I will make you a little star' was merely 'a figure of speech'.
- Hayler and Price married in 2013, separated in 2018, and divorced in 2021.