Kieran Hayler Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges

Kieran Hayler, the former husband of television personality Katie Price, pleaded not guilty on Monday to three counts of assault and one count of sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl, with the alleged incidents occurring in West Sussex in 2016.

Hayler, 38, appeared at Lewes Crown Court in East Sussex, where he entered pleas to all charges during a brief hearing. The offenses are said to have taken place at an address in West Sussex between June 1 and October 13, 2016, while Hayler was married to Price. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is not connected to Hayler or Price's extended families. Hayler, a personal trainer from Northchapel in West Sussex, was dressed in a dark suit and overcoat as he stood in the dock and confirmed his name before the charges were read out. He spoke clearly when entering his not guilty pleas.

A representative for Hayler stated afterward that he "strongly denies the allegations made against him in their entirety." The statement added, "Mr. Hayler is fully engaged and has been cooperating with the police throughout the investigation and will continue to do so. He looks forward to his name being cleared, believing in the judicial...