Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for eight years for raping woman
Summary
James Holder, co-founder of the clothing brand Superdry, was sentenced to eight years in prison for raping a woman in Cheltenham in May 2022. The court found that Holder forced himself on the victim despite her clear protests and vulnerability due to intoxication.Key Facts
- James Holder, 54, co-founded Superdry and previously founded the brand Bench.
- The rape occurred in Cheltenham after a night out when Holder and a friend took a taxi driven by the victim.
- Instead of going to Holder’s home, they went to the victim’s flat where the assault happened.
- The victim asked Holder to stop multiple times and was crying during the incident.
- Holder admitted sexual activity but claimed it was consensual; the jury found him guilty of rape.
- Holder had no role at Superdry at the time of the offence.
- He was denied bail before sentencing due to being a flight risk because of his financial resources.
- Support organizations for victims of rape and sexual abuse were listed for those needing help.
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