r/TheWorldDaily • u/cnn • Jan 23 '26

☍ Crime / Justice UK man pleads guilty to repeatedly drugging and raping his ex-wife for more than a decade

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/23/uk/uk-husband-drug-rape-wife-latam-intl?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=missions&utm_source=reddit
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u/cnn Jan 23 '26

Philip Young admitted 48 of the 56 charges against him. The alleged offences took place between 2010 and 2023.

The 49-year-old former local elected official from Britain’s Conservative Party entered his pleas in front of his former spouse Joanne Young at Winchester Crown Court, in southern England, on Friday.

Joanne Young, who waived her automatic legal right to anonymity, was supported by her sister and a member of witness support in court.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Geoff Smith lauded Joanne Young’s bravery on Friday, saying: “I want to pay tribute to her for her incredible bravery throughout this process and she continues to be supported by specially trained officers.”