Superdry co-founder James Holder found guilty of raping woman after night out
Summary
James Holder, co-founder of Superdry, was found guilty of raping a woman after a night out in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The court heard the sexual activity was not consensual, and Holder denied the charges but was convicted.Key Facts
- James Holder is 54 years old and co-founded the clothing company Superdry.
- The incident occurred after a night out in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
- Holder and a male friend were supposed to get a taxi to Holder’s home but entered the victim’s taxi instead and went to her flat.
- The woman said she was raped and asked Holder to stop, but he continued.
- Holder admitted to sexual activity but claimed it was consensual.
- Holder described himself as “old-school and chivalrous” in a police interview.
- Holder had denied rape and assault charges when they were filed in May 2022.
- The victim said the encounter was not a regretted drunken event but non-consensual.
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