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Kaalan Walker’s Wife Shares How Proud She Is Of Him Following His First Interview Since His Incarceration For Sexual Assault

Despite being inside prison walls, Kaalan Walker has someone on his team. He’s been serving his 50-year sentence for sexual assault crimes since 2022. He recently featured in his first interview since his incarceration. After its release, Kaalan’s wife, Hannah Walker, took to social media to praise him.

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Hannah Walker Praises Her Husband Kaalan Walker

Taking to Instagram, Hannah Walker shared a short caption about her “hunny” Kaalan with a photo of her visiting him in prison. He wore dark blue slacks with a light blue top and white sneakers, while Hannah had on a body-hugging maxi dress and open-toe sandals. They were both smiling in the photo. It’s unclear when it was taken, but Hannah spoke of Kaalan sharing his testimony with the world.

“My hunny Ÿ Im so proud of the man you are and even more proud to be your wife. Being able to call you my husband is such an honor,” Hannah Walker wrote. “You are going to change the lives of many with your testimony. Cheers to your first interview since incarceration Ÿ‚ link in his bio to watch! @kaalanxwalker”

Hannah’s Comment Section Weighs In On Relationship

Walker got a 50 to life sentence back in October 2022. By then, a jury had already found him guilty on three counts of forcible rape, two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse and unlawful sex with a minor and rape of an intoxicated victim. Additionally, he was found guilty of one count of assault with intent to commit oral copulation. Three of his victims were 16-year-old aspiring models. These crimes reportedly happened between 2013 and 2018. During sentencing, he maintained his innocence, crying and claiming, “I didn’t rape anybody, your honor.”

At this time, it’s unclear how his relationship with Hannah Walker developed and when they tied the knot. Following her post about him, her comment section was flooded with mixed reactions. Some referenced Kaalan’s conviction and long sentence, while others used humor to seemingly throw shade. And a few IG users showed support for the couple, wishing they could find their type of love.

@tarebear_0 commented, “Im proud of the man you are uhm hes in jail . Ÿ Ÿ much Ÿ˜‚Ÿ˜‚Ÿ˜‚Ÿ˜‚”

“Soooo you staying with him through the whole 50 year bid?” @_polodadyme wrote.

“Lmaooo what you proud of again?” @rozay.nunez added.

@flavorkingsla commented, “I wish I had a woman ride or die like this woman!!!”

Meanwhile @blameericlamont wrote, “No means no. We didnt ask you for this information youre forcing on us just like them girls didnt ask your husband to force himself on them. Ride them 50 years out tho.”

@theselfworthhq wrote, “I pray he never feels happiness and freedom again. May the jails do their job with him well.”

“U know he just be on the phone telling her, baby all them peoples in the comments are haters. They never experienced true LOVEŸŸŸŸŸ˜Ÿ˜Ÿ˜Ÿ˜Ÿ˜Ÿ˜,” @chulofromthecity added.

“Wow! These types of men get the most loving, willing, able, enthusiastic types of women. Meanwhile out in the free world you can’t even get a hug or a decent date,” @mr_jones_the_great commented.

@all4loni wrote, “Proud of a man who was SA women? Oooooo okay.”

“Need me to find a woman that rides for me like dis Ÿ˜Ÿ’Ÿ,” @chaydenharrison said.

“Ÿ˜Ÿ˜Ÿlove you guys! So cute,” @_jennram_ commented.

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Hannah Walker’s post referenced an interview Kaalan himself promoted on his Instagram account. He included two photos of himself in the post, smiling and not. A wedding band can also be seen on his hand. His caption acknowledged that it’s been a while since he’s posted and then teased how to watch his new interview.

“Its been a while.. first interview since my conviction just released. I wanted to share my perspective coming from a different place in life. Thank yall for your continued support. Link in bio,” Walker wrote.

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