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A publicist for Stephanie Hayden Ford, the daughter of accused child rapist Will Hayden, released the following statement about Ford’s decision to tell her story in a television interview with Dr. Phil this Thursday:
My name is Jill Trammell, owner of Patriot Promotions PR. I have been Stephanie’s booking representative/publicist and friend for the last two years. I arranged and accompanied her to the Dr. Phil interview last week and handled all the initial PR and crisis management for Red Jacket Firearms. I have received many requests for comment. I for one, am sickened by what I’ve come to know and will do everything I can to help them make something decent, out of these indecent events. For Stephanie’s sake, I would like to clear up some misinformation currently running in the news and expand on the Dr. Phil interview announcement, with an invitation (to TV press only) for an additional exclusive that may air after Sept. 17th. There is much more that needs to come to light on this developing story, for the sake of all involved. If anyone is interested, please contact me at the number below the CBS press release.
What don’t you know already? There is shocking personal and company history to be told about the behavior of the accused; Will Hayden, a “family man” who controlled Stephanie’s life and much of the content behind the hit reality show “Sons of Guns” on Discovery Channel for the last 5 years.
Long before any talks of interviews, Stephanie told her story of abuse to the authorities in support of her sister because it was the right thing to do. Once this became news, her father’s lawyer made a “spin” statement to the press that she did this for money by coming out with her abuse after initially defending her father. That is simply ridiculous, though factually she has suffered financial losses for years, due to her father’s bad dealings and mishandling of her monies and the company. Unfortunately, the entertainment rag TMZ, reported headlines that there were “rape” charges filed by Stephanie. In true form of journalistic misrepresentation, this was for headline value, rather than fact. Truthful accounts of her abuse are told on the Dr. Phil exclusive in her own words. I urge you to watch on Sept. 11th (Dr. Phil’s premiere week) and realize when you do, that this short interview only touches the surface of what is yet to be revealed.
People should also know that recently, after learning of Stephanie’s bravery in going public with her abuse, another woman close to the family came forward as well. Her charge of aggravated rape by Will Hayden was released yesterday 9/8/14 by the Baton Rouge authorities. While she has moved as far away as possible from Will Hayden, Stephanie inspired her to come forward with her truth. Additionally, Stephanie’s 12 yr. old sister has other sexual abuse charges mounting on the case against Will Hayden from other locations. What happens in darkness, eventually comes to light and with sexual abuse being so common in our world today, we cannot ignore it, but must work toward helping others be released from their nightmares. By doing this, healing can begin for the victims and those who love them.
Stephanie Hayden Ford with her publicist Jill Trammell. (Photo: Patriot Promotions)
Stephanie is a loyal friend, loving sister and a daughter who had forgiven her father for his inappropriate behaviors many years earlier. She truly loved him and was wrapped around his finger as the reality show portrayed, due to years of his overt control and manipulations. Her husband Kris Ford, is a steadfast and loving rock of support and has provided much strength for both Stephanie and her sister. I pray that our industry, along with friends and patriots everywhere, stand in support of her choice to tell the whole story and not just pieces of it and know that they are done with prayer that it will help others. We have all heard, and must believe, that which does not kill us will make us stronger, adversity refines a believer like fire tempers gold and with faith there is beauty from ashes. Stephanie, her sister, their family, the company and victims of sexual abuse everywhere, all need to have hope and faith that something good will come of releasing the power over them by evil doers. They will rise out of the fire and live life without regret when they do so. I cannot wait to see the beautiful life that will now be revealed for them.
In addition to the statement, Trammell included a copy of this CBS Press Release:
DR. PHIL SITS DOWN EXCLUSIVELY WITH STEPHANIE HAYDEN FORD, DAUGHTER OF “SONS OF GUNS” STAR WILL HAYDEN, WHO MAKES NEW ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HER FATHER, AIRING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
(Hollywood, CA – September X, 2014) – DR. PHIL, television’s #1-rated syndicated daytime talk show, continues its ripped-from-the-headlines premiere week with an exclusive interview with Stephanie Hayden Ford, daughter of Will Hayden, star of the defunct reality series “Sons of Guns,” who was recently arrested in Louisiana on charges of molestation of a juvenile. In the interview, Ford talks to Dr. Phil about what she thinks of the allegations against her father, and if she believes them to be true. And, for the first time publicly, Ford makes new allegations against her father. The episode airs Thursday, September 11 (check local listings).
Said Stephanie Hayden Ford: “I decided to appear on DR. PHIL to tell my story exclusively because I know he would take it seriously. With my father now in jail, everyone in my family and in our company are now talking openly for the first time. I have nothing to gain from this exclusive interview, but to begin living in truth and getting help for myself and my sister. I just pray that our story will somehow prevent another victim from staying silent.”