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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