December 20th 2024.
Former rugby player Carl Hayman, who used to play for the All Blacks, recently made headlines when he was spared jail time for his actions. The incident in question involved him threatening to post intimate photos of a woman online without her consent. However, the order suppressing his identity has now ended, and he can finally be named publicly.
At the court in New Plymouth, New Zealand, Hayman pleaded guilty to three charges of posting an intimate visual recording without consent. It was revealed that he had bombarded his victim with nude photos and even threatened to share them on her social media accounts over the course of a year. To make matters worse, he cruelly captioned one of the photos with derogatory language.
The judge presiding over the case described Hayman's behavior as "psychological abuse." However, he also took into account Hayman's history of dementia, which was a result of his rugby career. This, along with his struggles with alcohol addiction, led the judge to reduce his culpability.
Hayman's lawyer also shared that his client is committed to addressing his behavior and using the 18 months of supervision ordered by the court to overcome his addiction and manage his anger. In an interview with NZME, the victim expressed her hope that Hayman would take this opportunity to change his ways and seek help.
While Hayman may have avoided prison time, his actions have caused a great deal of harm to not only the victim but also her family and friends. She emphasized the impact of his behavior on others and the resources that have been utilized to deal with the situation.
As part of his sentence, Hayman was ordered to pay $3,000 in emotional harm reparation and complete 18 months of supervision. He had initially requested the judge to permanently suppress his name, citing concerns about his mental state and business. However, the judge denied this request and only granted a short extension to allow Hayman to handle some personal matters.
The victim, on the other hand, was opposed to the suppression order and believed that it would send the wrong message to others who may engage in similar behavior. She voiced her concerns about Hayman being protected despite being a danger to women and feared that he would repeat his actions in the future.
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