Ex-Tory councillor who drugged and raped wife admits making child abuse images
Summary
Philip Young, a former Conservative councillor, pleaded guilty to drugging, raping, and sexually assaulting his ex-wife, and also admitted to making indecent images of children. Several other men have been charged with sexual offences against the same victim, and some deny the charges.Key Facts
- Philip Young pleaded guilty to 11 counts of rape and 11 counts of giving his ex-wife drugs to stun her.
- He also admitted to making and possessing illegal child sexual images and possessing extreme pornographic images.
- Young previously admitted 14 counts of secretly watching the victim, including at least 200 acts of voyeurism.
- These crimes happened over a period from 2010 to 2024.
- Dean Hamilton pleaded guilty to raping and sexually assaulting the same victim.
- Four other men face charges of sexual offences related to the victim; some deny their charges and will go to trial in October.
- Philip Young served as a Conservative councillor in Swindon from 2007 to 2010 before resigning to focus on family and business.
- The victim, Joanne Young, waived her right to remain anonymous.
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