Superdry co-founder tells rape trial he had consent
Summary
James Holder, co-founder of the fashion brand Superdry, is on trial for rape and assault by penetration. He denies the charges and says the sexual encounter with a woman in May 2022 was consensual.Key Facts
- James Holder is 54 years old and co-founded Superdry.
- He faces charges of rape and assault by penetration from an incident in May 2022.
- Holder says the sexual encounter happened after a night out in Cheltenham and was consensual.
- He admitted getting into the woman’s taxi without asking but said there was no disrespect intended.
- Holder remembers being quite drunk that night, rating his drunkenness about 7 to 7.5 out of 10.
- After arriving at the woman’s flat, Holder said they talked, he fell asleep briefly, then they kissed and had sex with what he described as "completely full consent."
- The woman said she became sore during sex and Holder stopped immediately.
- Holder denies causing bruises the woman showed police and says he did not see her cry during the encounter.
- The trial is ongoing.
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