Rapper Yung Filly to return to Britain before Australian rape trial next year
Summary
British rapper and social media star Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, was found not guilty of three rape charges but will face a retrial on three others in Australia next year. A judge has allowed him to return to Britain while he waits for the second trial, with conditions to ensure he returns to Australia for the court proceedings.Key Facts
- Yung Filly was convicted of assaulting a woman in a Perth hotel in September 2024.
- He was acquitted on three rape charges, but there will be a retrial for three additional rape charges due to a hung jury.
- The retrial is planned for 2027 but could face delays.
- The court allowed Barrientos to go back to Britain while awaiting the retrial.
- He must return to Australia 10 days before the trial and surrender his passport upon arrival.
- He is banned from contacting the alleged victim or a key witness.
- He cannot comment publicly on the case.
- The assault charges carry up to 5 years in prison; rape charges carry up to 14 years.
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