Top Boy Star Micheal Ward Found Not Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault
Originally published Jul 10, 2026
By Alex Ritman · Variety
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Key points
- Micheal Ward was found not guilty of rape and sexual assault in a London court.
- The allegations involved an incident in the back of a car following a New Year's party in January 2023.
- Ward had consistently denied the accusations during the trial.
Micheal Ward, a BAFTA-winning British actor known for his roles in 'Top Boy' and 'Eddington,' was found not guilty of rape and sexual assault in a London court. The 28-year-old faced accusations of raping a woman in the back of a car following a meeting outside a New Year's party in London in January 2023. Ward had denied the allegations throughout the trial. The case has drawn significant public and media attention, given Ward's prominence in the entertainment industry. The verdict highlights the complexities of legal proceedings in high-profile cases involving serious criminal charges.
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