Summary
Philip Young, a former town councillor in the UK, has admitted to drugging and raping his ex-wife over more than ten years. He pleaded guilty to 48 offenses, including rape and voyeurism, at Winchester Crown Court. Five other men are also facing charges related to the case and are set to go on trial.
Key Facts
- Philip Young, a former town councillor from Swindon, England, admitted to drugging and raping his ex-wife.
- He pleaded guilty to 48 offenses, including 11 counts of rape and 14 counts of voyeurism.
- The crimes happened between 2010 and 2023.
- Young recorded his ex-wife on at least 200 occasions and shared images of her over 500 times.
- Five more men are charged with sexual offenses against Joanne Young.
- These men have pleaded not guilty to various charges and will go on trial on October 5.
- Joanne Young was present in court with her sister and witness support.
- The case was investigated by the Wiltshire Police and described as complex.
