Superdry co-founder James Holder convicted of rape in England
Summary
James Holder, co-founder of the fashion brand Superdry, was found guilty of rape by a jury in England. The incident happened in May 2022 after a night of drinking, and Holder was jailed before his sentencing hearing.Key Facts
- James Holder is 54 years old and co-founded Superdry in 2003.
- He was convicted of one count of rape at Gloucester Crown Court.
- Holder was acquitted of a separate charge of assault by penetration.
- The incident occurred after a night out drinking in Cheltenham, England.
- A witness said Holder was intoxicated and got into the accuser’s taxi uninvited.
- The accuser said Holder assaulted her after waking from a short nap and ignored her pleas to stop.
- Holder denied the charges, claiming the sexual activity was consensual.
- Superdry was delisted from the London Stock Exchange in 2024 after sales dropped and rebranded as Superdry & Co.
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