Superdry co-founder James Holder accused of rape as trial continues at Gloucester Crown Court
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Updated · BBC.com · Apr 27
Superdry co-founder James Holder accused of rape as trial continues at Gloucester Crown Court
9 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 27
James Holder, 54, allegedly raped a woman in Cheltenham after a night out in May 2022, denying charges of rape and assault by penetration.
Prosecutors claim Holder exploited the woman's intoxication and vulnerability, detailing her attempts to resist and her subsequent report to police.
The trial, held in Cirencester, includes evidence of voice notes and witness testimony, with Holder maintaining that all sexual activity was consensual. The case continues.
Can a verbal 'sorry' during an alleged assault be interpreted as guilt?
Could the complainant’s own video and voice notes decide the case's outcome?
How do courts prevent common rape myths from influencing a jury's verdict?
When does intoxication legally remove a person's capacity to give consent?
Will the Superdry brand be tarnished by its co-founder's serious trial?
What evidence can prove consent when only two people were in the room?