David Sayre Hayes (born December 31, 1941) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Hayes graduated from Gannon University, where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.
Crimes He was arrested in Monroeville on October 26, 1979, for rape and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse. A 17-year-old male hitchhiker filed the complaint. Hayes was released on a $15,000 bond. At the time, he was serving as the chairman of the Federal-State Relations Committee."Rep. Hayes Released on Bond". The Indiana Evening Gazette. October 30, 1979. 29.
Hayes was defeated in the 1980 primary to retain his seat.United Press International. "David Hayes Sex Trial Postponed". Tyrone Daily Herald. March 18, 1981. 10. Hayes resigned after the loss. He testified during his trial and confirmed some of the accusations against him but denied the rape. The jury was deadlocked on those charges but convicted him of corrupting the morals of a teenaged student.Associated Press. "Jury Deadlocks on Sex Charges Against Hayes". The Indiana Evening Gazette. June 3, 1981. 10. Hayes was sentenced to one month to one year in prison and fined $2,000.Associated Press. "Hayes Sentenced and Fined". The Indiana Gazette. February 10, 1982. 40.
While Hayes appealed his conviction, his punishment was delayed, and he went to work in his family's business. In January 1984, he announced his intention to win back his seat from James R. Merry.Associated Press. "Hayes Seeks Nomination". The Gettysburg Times. January 12, 1984. 9.
In 1990, Hayes was indicted again for transporting juveniles and adults across state lines for prostitution."Former Legislator Indicted on Prostitution Charges". The Indiana Gazette. August 13, 1990. 8.
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