Jury selected for trial of four accused of sexually assaulting man’s drugged ex-wife
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Key context: <p>Mr Justice Saini tells the eight men and six women at Winchester crown court the case is likely to be upsetting</p><p>Jurors being selected for the trial of four men accused of sexually assaulting the ex-wife of a former Conservative councillor, who has admitted repeatedly drugging and raping her, have been warned the case is likely to be upsetting.</p><p>Philip Young, 50, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of abuse against his former wife, Joanne Young, who has waived her right to anonymity.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/26/jury-selected-for-trial-of-four-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-mans-drugged-ex-wife">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Mr Justice Saini tells the eight men and six women at Winchester crown court the case is likely to be upsettingJurors being selected for the trial of four men accused of sexually assaulting the ex-wife of a former Conservative councillor, who has admitted repeatedly drugging and raping her, have been warned the case is likely to be upsetting.Philip Young, 50, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of abuse against his former wife, Joanne Young, who has waived her right to anonymity. Continue reading...
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