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Katie Price 'really shocked' by ex-husband rape claims

Katie Price 'really shocked' by ex-husband rape claims

Summary

Katie Price gave evidence in the trial of her ex-husband Kieran Hayler, who is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2016. Price said she believed the girl was afraid after exchanging text messages with her and was shocked by the allegations. Hayler denies all charges.

Key Facts

  • Kieran Hayler is on trial for three counts of rape and one of sexual assault against a girl who was 13 years old in 2016.
  • Katie Price, his ex-wife, spoke in court about text messages from the girl describing unwanted actions by Hayler.
  • Price said the girl told her Hayler "tried to kiss her" and said he loved her.
  • Hayler denies the accusations and claims Price started a campaign against him after their marriage ended.
  • The alleged victim first reported the abuse to the NSPCC in 2021, which led to a police investigation.
  • Price and Hayler divorced in 2021, after separating in 2018.
  • The girl involved is not related to either Hayler or Price.
  • Price said she used Hayler’s fingerprints to access his phone while he was intoxicated.
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