Men accused of sexually assaulting woman drugged by husband describe being invited to couple’s home
Summary
At Winchester Crown Court, four men are on trial over alleged sexual offences against Joanne Young, whom prosecutors say her former husband drugged and made available to other men. Two defendants told police they believed the encounters were consensual; both deny the charges they face, and the trial is continuing.Key Facts
- Philip Young, 50, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of drugging and sexually abusing his former wife over a number of years.
- Prosecutors say Philip Young advertised Joanne Young online and allowed other men to abuse her.
- Connor Sanderson-Doyle, 32, denies sexual assault by penetration and sexual touching over an alleged incident in June 2016.
- Sanderson-Doyle told police he found Joanne Young tied and blindfolded and thought he had her consent; he said he did not know she was drugged.
- Norman Macksoni, 48, denies rape over an alleged incident in February 2017 and told police Joanne Young seemed coherent and the encounter was consensual.
- Richard Wilkins, 62, denies rape and assault by penetration.
- Mohammed Hassan, 38, denies sexual touching.
- Joanne Young has waived her legal right to anonymity.
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