King released by Latics just hours after jail sentence
For a more detailed description of the case and the charges against King, please read here.
The jury took less than four hours to gain a 10-2 majority at Southwark Crown Court and convict him of sexually assaulting the 20-year-old and causing her actual bodily harm.
King was described as "arrogant" by judge Judge Nicholas Loraine-Smith, was told that in addition to jail he would have to register as a sex offender for seven years, pay £3,125 compensation to his victim and £1,800 prosecution costs.
Marlon King: Released by Wigan Athletic following his jail sentence
Immediately following the ruling, Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan confirmed that King will be released from his £35,000 a week contract.
Whelan said: ''We have to follow the rules and regulations, which means we will have to give him 40 days notice that his contract will be cancelled. 'He is absolutely sacked - we will not tolerate football players who get sent to jail for 18 months. As far as we are concerned, he is finished with football at Wigan Athletic."
It is expected that the Latics will also chase King personally for a large proportion of the £5 million transfer fee paid to Watford for his services a little over twelve months ago.
However that is for another day. The bad news today is that Marlon King has shamed the good name of Wigan Athletic Football Club. He has committed a disgraceful crime and deserves to serve his time.
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