Sons of Guns CANCELED By Discovery; Will Hayden Child Rape Charges to … http://t.co/MY9q8Jts3J pic.twitter.com/x3TfYXHkGc
— Super Gossip (@_SuperGossip) August 27, 2014
Sons of Guns has been canceled.
The star of the Discovery show, Will Hayden, was arrested today and charged with child rape, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office told the Times-Picayune.
He was previously arrested two weeks ago and charged with child molestation.
Here’s what you should know about the shocking charges against Hayden and the end of his hit show.
1. A Discovery Rep Made a Statement
'Sons of Guns' canceled after star Will Hayden charged with child rape http://t.co/Edfc8Sby2I pic.twitter.com/z75JOCDFCv
— Zap2it (@Zap2it) August 27, 2014
The show first aired on the Discovery Channel on January 26, 2011.
A rep for Discovery told TMZ, “Given the serious and horrific nature of the charges against Will Hayden, we have decided to halt further production of Sons of Guns and cancel the series.”
2. Hayden Was Arrested Allegedly Raping His Daughter
‘Sons of Guns’ star Will Hayden accused of child molestation http://t.co/0OxVETFCJF #celebs #guns pic.twitter.com/jAukeViGef
— Jessica Chasmar (@JessicaChasmar) August 14, 2014
Hayden was accused of raping a minor “almost daily” since March 2013 and taking her virginity when she was 11 years old.
TMZ reports it was Hayden’s daughter who made the accusations.
Hayden denied the allegations when he was first arrested two weeks ago, blaming the girl’s mother and calling her a bitter ex.
Now the daughter is backing up the story and saying she kept quiet during the daily abuse because Hayden threatened to hurt her.
3. Red Jacket Firearms Also Disassociated From Will
Hayden is the founder and owner of Red Jacket, and the show was centered around the business.
On August 26, the company wrote on their site;
Red Jacket Firearms LLC. has initiated and received full legal separation as an entity, from William M. Hayden.
With heavy hearts, we will be continuing to operate and ensure the fulfillment of new customer orders, back orders and to provide support to those affected by these new developments. WE are the Heart and Soul of Red Jacket and will remain steadfast in our committment to quality and our customers, for years to come.
4. Stephanie Defended Him
Someone said it was #SelfieSunday , like we need more reasons to take selfies lol, but here ya go anyway! pic.twitter.com/p0bmRxnN9g
— Stephanie Hayden (@StephanieRJF) August 17, 2014
His oldest daughter, who also works with him, bashed the story.
She told TMZ, “There was never any impropriety in our home. He was and is a good father.”
5. The Show Was Highly Rated
The reality show, which lasted for five seasons, enjoyed successful ratings.
In fact, it once held the number 1 spot in Friday’s Prime Time programming in cable for people and men.