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Former councillor pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years

Former councillor pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years

Summary

A former Conservative councillor, Philip Young, has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping his ex-wife over 13 years. He also admitted to other charges, including giving a substance to stupefy and voyeurism.

Key Facts

  • Philip Young is a former Conservative councillor.
  • He pleaded guilty to several sexual offences, including rape, against his ex-wife.
  • The offences took place over a 13-year period.
  • Young admitted to giving a substance with the intent to stupefy.
  • He also admitted to voyeurism.
  • He denied charges related to indecent images of children and extreme images.
  • Four other men charged in connection with the case pleaded not guilty.
  • A fifth man faces separate charges and will appear in court later.

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