Jury selected for trial of four accused of sexually assaulting man’s drugged ex-wife
Summary
A jury has been selected at Winchester crown court for the trial of four men accused of sexually assaulting Joanne Young between 2016 and 2023. Her former husband, Philip Young, has admitted multiple offences against her, including rape and drugging; the judge warned jurors that evidence and videos could be upsetting.Key Facts
- The four defendants are Connor Sanderson-Doyle, Richard Wilkins, Norman Macksoni and Mohammed Hassan.
- The alleged offences are said to have occurred between the summer of 2016 and the winter of 2023.
- Philip Young is named in each charge as having committed the alleged offence with one of the four defendants.
- A panel of 14 potential jurors was selected on Monday; the judge asked them to consider overnight whether they could serve.
- The judge warned jurors not to research the case or discuss it with others.
- Philip Young has pleaded guilty to offences including voyeurism, rape and administering a substance with intent, spanning 13 years.
- The trial is expected to last about four weeks, and Philip Young is due to be sentenced after it concludes.
- Women gathered outside the court with banners supporting the rights of female victims of sexual crimes.
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