James Holder tells court sex with alleged victim was consensual

8 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 29

Superdry co-founder James Holder, 54, testified at Cirencester Courthouse, denying rape and assault by penetration charges related to a May 2022 incident in Cheltenham.
Holder described the night as impromptu, stating he joined the woman and a friend in her taxi and later at her flat, insisting there was 'completely full consent' during their encounter.
He addressed claims about the complainant's bruised wrists and denied seeing her cry, while also mentioning his company JACKITCo was collapsing at the time. The trial continues.

Why did the Superdry co-founder risk everything on that one night?

Is James Holder a predator or the victim of a false accusation?

After the 2025 Brighton convictions, will UK courts get tougher on consent?

The victim had bruises, the defendant denies contact. Who should be believed?

Does a victim's 'freeze response' mean consent laws are outdated?

If a woman says she was sore, but not 'no,' where is the legal line?