Rape charges were brought against Australian rugby league star Jarryd Hayne. The New South Grains Court of Criminal Allure upset Hayne’s convictions for two counts of sex without assent regarding an episode in Newcastle the evening of the 2018 NRL Fantastic Last.
Hayne’s defense team argued that the jury had received flawed legal instructions and that key evidence had not been appropriately considered during his trials. This appeal marks another significant turn in a protracted legal battle that has included multiple trials and previous appeals.
With the conviction overturned, Hayne’s case will now return to trial, where the legal arguments and evidence will be re-examined. This decision continues to draw significant public and media attention, reflecting both Hayne’s prominence as an athlete and the serious nature of the charges.
