Jarryd Hayne's sexual assault trial vacated due to COVID-19, to face trial in November

April 10 2020 - 6:00am
ACCUSED: Jarryd Hayne arriving at Newcastle courthouse last year. He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of aggravated sexual assault and inflict actual bodily harm.
ACCUSED: Jarryd Hayne arriving at Newcastle courthouse last year. He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of aggravated sexual assault and inflict actual bodily harm.

JARRYD Hayne's sexual assault trial will not commence next month due to the COVID-19 pandemic and instead the former NRL star will face a trial in Newcastle District Court in November.

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