Superdry co-founder accused of raping woman
Summary
James Holder, co-founder of the clothing company Superdry, is accused of raping a woman after a night out in Cheltenham, England, in 2022. He denies the charges, saying all sexual activity was consensual, but the woman reports she tried to stop him and was upset during the incident. The case is being heard at Gloucester Crown Court.Key Facts
- James Holder is 54 years old and co-founded Superdry clothing company.
- The alleged incident happened in early May 2022 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
- Holder was at the woman’s home, fell asleep, then woke and asked her to join him in the bedroom.
- The woman said she said no and tried to sleep elsewhere, but Holder pulled her into the bedroom.
- She said Holder removed some of her clothes and touched her despite her telling him to stop.
- The woman cried during the attack, but Holder did not stop at that time.
- She escaped and reported the incident to the police later in 2022.
- Holder admits sexual activity occurred but says it was consensual and he believed that to be true.
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