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Superdry co-founder found guilty of rape

Superdry co-founder found guilty of rape

Summary

James Holder, co-founder of the clothing brand Superdry, has been found guilty of raping a woman by a jury at Gloucester Crown Court. He was cleared of a separate charge of assault by penetration and denied the charges during the trial.

Key Facts

  • James Holder is the 54-year-old co-founder of Superdry, a fashion company started in 2003.
  • The jury had seven men and five women who decided the verdict after a five-day trial.
  • The incident happened on May 6, 2022, after Holder and the victim were out during an unplanned night out.
  • Holder went back to the woman’s flat in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
  • A witness said they had called separate taxis for Holder and the victim, but Holder got into the victim’s taxi heading to her home.
  • Holder asked for bail to manage his personal matters but was denied because the judge said he might try to leave due to his resources.
  • He was found not guilty of assault by penetration.
  • This case is ongoing and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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