Men abused woman advertised by husband, court told
Summary
Prosecutors told Winchester Crown Court that Philip Young drugged and raped his then-wife, Joanne Young, and advertised her online to strangers without her consent. Four men are on trial for alleged sexual offences against her; they deny the charges. Philip Young has admitted multiple offences, and the trial is expected to last up to four weeks.Key Facts
- The four defendants are Norman Macksoni, Richard Wilkins, Connor Sanderson-Doyle and Mohammed Hassan.
- The defendants have pleaded not guilty to charges including rape, sexual assault and assault by penetration.
- Prosecutors said Philip Young advertised his wife on Craigslist, Grindr and swinging websites.
- Joanne Young told police that she had believed she and her husband had a monogamous sex life.
- Philip Young admitted 11 counts of rape, 14 counts of voyeurism and other sexual offences against his ex-wife.
- The court was told that Philip Young published more than 500 intimate images and videos of his ex-wife without her consent.
- A sixth defendant, Dean Hamilton, has admitted charges including rape and sexual assault; he and Philip Young will be sentenced after the trial.
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