Discovery is pulling the plug on their hit show "Sons of Guns" after one of the main stars was accused of raping a minor. According to TMZ, Will Hayden was re-arrested on Tuesday (Aug. 26) and now faces child rape charges.
The reality star was first jailed two weeks in Louisiana after his ex-girlfriend accused him of molesting their daughter. He was released after posting $150,000 bond but was picked up again by police.
"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," a rep for Discovery told TMZ.
Reportedly, Hayden's ex-girlfriend - who he shares a 12-year-old daughter with - went to police and said that the reality star molested their child. Hayden was arrested and subsequently released. He told TMZ that his ex was making false allegations because she was angry he ended their relationship.
Hayden also told the site that his daughter had been interviewed by Child Protective Services and was returned home. The girl lives with Hayden and his new wife, TMZ reports. Hayden's older daughter (and costar) Stephanie denied the allegations and said that "there was never any impropriety" in their home.
"He was and is a good father," she added.
According to TMZ, the reality star was arrested a second time because his young daughter is now backing the claims made by her mother. Reportedly she told authorities that her father took her virginity in March 2013 and alleges that she was "orally and vaginally raped almost daily," TMZ claims.
The unnamed daughter said she never reported the alleged abuse because Hayden threatened to hurt her. The 49-year-old "Sons of Guns" star is still in custody following his arrest.
