British YouTuber Yung Filly acquitted of raping fan in Perth but could face retrial with jury hung on three charges
Summary
British YouTuber and musician Yung Filly was found not guilty on three sexual penetration charges but guilty of two assault charges related to biting a fan during a sexual encounter in a Perth hotel. The jury could not reach a verdict on three other sexual penetration charges, so a retrial may be scheduled.Key Facts
- Yung Filly’s real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, a 30-year-old Colombian-born South London artist.
- The incident involved a 20-year-old woman after a concert in Perth in September 2024.
- He was acquitted of three sexual penetration charges and not guilty on charges of choking and one assault charge.
- He was found guilty of two assaults involving biting the woman’s neck, cheek, and breast.
- The jury was hung (could not decide) on three other sexual penetration charges.
- The case will return to court to decide if there will be a retrial on the undecided charges.
- Yung Filly admitted to biting the woman but described them as "love bites."
- The trial affected his entertainment career and large social media following; fans posted illegal courtroom images online, leading to restrictions.
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