An Australian rugby star who additionally briefly performed within the NFL had has a sexual assault conviction overturned.
Jarryd Hayne, who appeared in eight video games as a operating again for the 49ers in 2015, has served greater than 9 months of a 44-month minimal sentence for allegedly sexually assaulting a 26-year-old girl in her residence in 2018. However the Court docket of Felony Enchantment quashed the conviction on Monday in Australia and ordered a retrial earlier than the NSW District Court docket, in accordance with a number of information studies.
The 33-year-old Hayne’s first trial resulted in a hung jury, and he appealed his second-trial conviction on two counts of sexual assault in March, claiming there have been “inconsistencies within the proof” and “flawed instructions” given to the jury.
Hayne has maintained his innocence publicly, stating in March final 12 months, “I‘d somewhat go to jail understanding I spoke the reality than be a free man residing a lie.”
Hayne performed for the Parramatta Eels within the Nationwide Rugby League from 2006 to 2014, as soon as profitable the game’s equal of the MVP award. He returned to Australia for 2 extra seasons after spending one season with the 49ers.
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