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Will Hayden, star of the Discover Channel reality TV show “Sons of Guns,” was arrested Tuesday and charged with aggravated rape of a 12-year-old.
The U.S. Marshal in East Baton Rouge Parish arrested William Hayden around 3 p.m. Tuesday. The East Baton Rouge Parish Prison had a warrant out for Hayden’s arrest and the U.S. Marshal’s Office picked him up in Livingston Parish as a fugitive from East Baton Rouge Parish.
William Hayden and his shop have been the focus of the reality TV show “Sons of Guns” that aired on the Discovery Channel.
On August 9, 2014, Will Hayden was charged with molestation of a juvenile and crimes against nature. According to TMZ, Hayden says the first arrest was the result of a bitter ex-girlfriend’s false allegations.
Hayden was released from the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison after posting a $150,000 bond.
“During that investigation, we received more information that these rapes allegedly occurred from March 2013 to July 2014 of our victim who was 11 and then later 12 years old at the time,” says EBR Sheriff’s office Spokeswoman Casey Hicks. Documents from the Sheriff’s office states that the victim told police the alleged acts occurred almost daily, but didn’t report them because Hayden made threats.
The CEO of Red Jacket Firearms says Hayden agreed to separate himself from the company after his first arrest. Laurie Goldberg, a spokesperson with Discovery Communications says they are aware of the situation and have no comment at this time.
Hayden’s bond on the charge of aggravated rape has been set at $250,000.
Agencies/Canadajournal
