Former All Black prop Carl Hayman has been named as the offender in a case involving threats to share intimate images and psychological abuse toward a woman.
At his sentencing last month Hayman received 18 months of intensive supervision and was ordered to pay $3000 in emotional harm reparation.
The court recognised his struggles with alcoholism and a dementia diagnosis, potentially linked to repeated concussions during his rugby career, as mitigating factors reducing his moral culpability. However, the victim told legacy media there was a need for Hayman to address his behaviour constructively, expressing hope that the sentence would help him confront his issues and stop his abusive actions.
The sentencing judge labelled Hayman’s actions as psychological abuse, warning him of prison should he reoffend.
Hayman pleaded guilty to three charges of posting intimate visual recordings without consent.
Despite his attempts to secure permanent name suppression, the court ruled against it, citing public interest.
The victim, who opposed suppression, called for accountability, highlighting the systemic issue of abuse by men in power.
Hayman’s history includes previous convictions for drink-driving and domestic assault.
