Ex-NRL player thanks his supporters outside Sydney’s Downing Centre court after prosecutors elected not to proceed to fourth trial
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The former NRL player Jarryd Hayne has thanked his supporters after rape charges against him were dropped, bringing to an end a near-six-year legal battle, including three trials and two convictions.
The 36-year-old described the fight to clear his name as a “rollercoaster” as sexual assault charges against him were formally withdrawn.
Continue reading…Ex-NRL player thanks his supporters outside Sydney’s Downing Centre court after prosecutors elected not to proceed to fourth trialFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe former NRL player Jarryd Hayne has thanked his supporters after rape charges against him were dropped, bringing to an end a near-six-year legal battle, including three trials and two convictions.The 36-year-old described the fight to clear his name as a “rollercoaster” as sexual assault charges against him were formally withdrawn.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…