Defendant tells court he believed he had consent of woman drugged by her husband

A man accused of sexually abusing a woman has claimed in court that he believed she consented after responding to her advert for sex, despite evidence that she was repeatedly raped and drugged by her husband over an extended period. The husband, who has already pleaded guilty to multiple charges of drugging and sexually assaulting his wife, was involved in a 13-year pattern of abuse at their home. The case raises questions about how the woman’s repeated victimization may have been misunderstood by others, including those accused of further exploitation. Legal proceedings are ongoing for the four men, including the former Tory councillor, who faces serious allegations tied to the abuse.

Connor Sanderson-Doyle is one of four men accused of sexually abusing Joanne Young, who was repeatedly assaulted by her husband, Philip YoungA man has told a court he believed a woman who was repeatedly raped and drugged by her husband had consented when he answered an advert to have sex with her.Former Tory councillor Philip Young has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of drugging and sexually abusing his wife, Joanne Young, during a 13-year period at their home in Swindon, Wiltshire. Continue reading...