Jarryd Hayne, a former running back for the San Francisco 49ers, has reportedly been convicted of rape after standing trial in the case for a third time.
The prosecution argued that the woman told Hayne she did not want to have sex with him after she realized a taxi was waiting for her outside.In 2020, Hayne's first trial in the case resulted in a hung jury. Hayne was then
in 2021 and sentenced to five years and nine months in prison, but he appealed, and a three-panel judge ordered a new trial.Hayne transitioned from the NRL to the NFL in 2015 ... where he spent one season with the San Francisco 49ers, rushing for 52 yards on 17 carries in eight games.While Jarryd was playing for the 49ers ... police investigated another accusation of sexual assault but ultimately did not charge Hayne with any crime.
The woman claimed she had been heavily intoxicated during their alleged encounter ... and filed a lawsuit against Hayne in 2017. Hayne -- who returned to the NRL to play for the Gold Coast Titans after his brief stint with the Niners -- reportedly settled the suit with the woman.
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