Micheal Ward, the Jamaican-British actor known for Netflix’s “Top Boy,” is found not guilty of rape and sexual assault following proceedings in a London court. Multiple outlets report that the 28-year-old faced allegations linked to an incident in January 2023. The prosecution case, as described across reports, centers on an alleged assault that took place after Ward met a woman outside a New Year’s party in London and later invited her into the back of his car.
The court hears that Ward denies the allegations. Reports also describe testimony from Ward about the interactions leading up to the incident, including that he believed the woman was interested and that they were both enjoying the moment. In contrast, the accuser’s account, as summarized by outlets, is that she told Ward she needed to leave on multiple occasions, while she disputes Ward’s version of events.
After the verdict, outlets report that Ward reacts emotionally in court. The court’s decision clears him of the charges brought against him.
