Wife Testifies About Intruder During Blindfolded Assault at Winchester Trial

Wife Testifies About Intruder During Blindfolded Assault at Winchester Trial

Joanne Young testified at Winchester Crown Court that, while blindfolded and restrained, she felt a stranger’s hand, and the jury convicted her former husband Philip Young and four other men of multiple sexual offences. A 14-person jury had been selected for the trial of the four men accused of sexually assaulting Young, and Philip Young had already pleaded guilty to related offences. The four defendants appeared in court facing rape and sexual assault charges linked to the abuse case.

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Winchester Crown Court Mr Justice Saini Joanne Young Philip Young Connor Sanderson-Doyle Richard Wilkins Norman Macksoni Mohammed Hassan Senior counsel Sarah Jones KC

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Winchester Crown Court Winchester, United Kingdom

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October 28, 2026
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Wife Describes Unexpected Intruder During Blindfolded Sex at Trial
Wife Describes Unexpected Intruder During Blindfolded Sex at Trial

BBC • 28 Oct 13:40

At Winchester Crown Court, Joanne Young testified that she felt a stranger's hand while blindfolded and restrained, leading to the conviction of her former husband and four other men on multiple sexual offences.

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October 27, 2026
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Four men charged with sexual assaults linked to former councillor's abuse case go on trial
Four men charged with sexual assaults linked to former councillor's abuse case go on trial

ITVX • 27 Oct 17:19

Four defendants appeared at Winchester Crown Court facing rape and sexual assault charges tied to alleged abuse of Joanne Young, the ex-wife of former Tory councillor Philip Young, who has already pleaded guilty to similar offences.

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Man accused of drugging wife and arranging sexual assaults goes on trial
Man accused of drugging wife and arranging sexual assaults goes on trial

The Guardian • 27 Oct 15:29

A Swindon businessman has pleaded guilty to abusing his wife, who was allegedly drugged and restrained while men recruited online assaulted her, as four other men face charges of sexual assault.

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Former Conservative councillor pleads guilty to drugging and abusing wife, trial continues for four other men
Former Conservative councillor pleads guilty to drugging and abusing wife, trial continues for four other men

The Telegraph • 27 Oct 15:20

Philip Young admitted to drugging and sexually assaulting his wife and to posting her images online; four other defendants are on trial for alleged assaults at the couple's home.

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October 26, 2026
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Jury Selected for Trial of Four Men Accused of Assaulting Ex-Wife of Former Councillor
Jury Selected for Trial of Four Men Accused of Assaulting Ex-Wife of Former Councillor

The Guardian • 26 Oct 17:51

A jury of 14 has been chosen for the Winchester Crown Court trial of four men charged with sexually assaulting Joanne Young, the ex-wife of former Conservative councillor Philip Young, who has pleaded guilty to related offences.

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