Micheal Ward Breaks Silence After Shocking Rape Claim: “I Deny the Charges Against Me Entirely”

British actor Micheal Ward has broken his silence after being charged with rape and sexual assault.

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Famed for his performances in titles such as ‘Top Boy’ and ‘Empire of the Light,’ the 27-year-old has seen his star on the rise.

Indeed, he quite literally won the BAFTA Rising Star honor in 2020.

However, the British-Jamaican performer now stands accused of the rape and assault of a woman in January 2023..

A statement from the UK’s Metropolitan Police confirmed that Ward has been formally charged.

The statement from authorities read:

“Having carefully reviewed a file of evidence, the Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Micheal Ward, 27, with two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault against a woman in January 2023.

He will appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 28 August 2025. We remind all concerned that proceedings against the suspect are active and he has a right to a fair trial. It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”

In a statement issued in tandem with the news, Ward said:

“I deny the charges against me entirely. I have co-operated fully with the police throughout their investigation and will continue to co-operate. I recognise that proceedings are now ongoing, and I have full faith that they will lead to my name being cleared. Given those proceedings, I am unable to comment further.”

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