Jarryd Hayne would be a 'target' in jail and needs to protect his family from trolls, court told

abc.net.au - 06/04
The former NRL star's lawyers say he should remain on bail ahead of sentencing for sexual assault offences to protect his wife and children.

Former NRL player Jarryd Hayne's lawyers argue he should remain on bail while awaiting sentence for sexual assault because he would be a "target" for other prisoners, a court has heard.

Key points:

  • Jarryd Hayne was this week convicted of two counts of sexual assault
  • It was the second time he has been convicted, in his third trial over the matter
  • His lawyers argue he should remain on bail ahead of sentencing

Hayne, 35, was on Tuesday found guilty of two counts of sexual intercourse without consent of a Newcastle woman in 2018.

A packed room at Sydney's Downing Centre District Court today heard his high profile would put him at risk if he was held on remand and not go into custody as a sentenced prisoner.

His barrister, Margaret Cunneen S...
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