Former NRL superstar Jarryd Hayne jailed for five years and nine months for sexual assault. Video / ABC NewsFormer NRL superstar Jarryd Hayne jailed for five years and nine months for sexual assault. Hayne's defence barrister Richard Pontello SC asked Judge Syme to take into account his Christian beliefs, submitting they could help his rehabilitation. "This specific aspect of his behaviour (his denials) ought to be addressed," Judge Syme said. The judge in Jarryd Hayne's sexual assault trial said his religious beliefs will not help him rehabilitate.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 07, 2021 21:56 UTC