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Female submariner says Navy colleague raped her at Faslane

Female submariner says Navy colleague raped her at Faslane

Summary

A female submariner has accused a Navy colleague, Jake Wilson, of raping her three years ago at the Faslane Naval base in Scotland. Wilson denies the charges and claims the sexual activity was consensual; the trial is ongoing in the High Court in Livingston.

Key Facts

  • The alleged rape took place three years ago at Faslane Naval base on the Clyde.
  • The woman was celebrating a colleague’s qualification and was very drunk that night.
  • She said she woke up to find a man on top of her and that it was Jake Wilson.
  • Wilson, 38, denies rape and claims consent was given.
  • He also denies sexually assaulting another female submariner several times between 2021 and 2022.
  • The court has agreed Wilson had sexual contact with the women, but the case centers on whether it was consensual.
  • The trial is being held at the High Court in Livingston with temporary judge John Morris.
  • Jake Wilson is from Gosport, Hampshire.
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