Defendant tells court he believed he had consent of woman drugged by her husband
Summary
Connor Sanderson-Doyle told a court he believed Joanne Young had agreed to sex when he responded to an advert placed by her husband. He denies sexual assault by penetration and sexual touching, while the trial continues at Winchester Crown Court.Key Facts
- Sanderson-Doyle, 32, is from Swindon and denies the charges relating to an encounter in June 2016.
- He told the court he had no indication that Joanne Young was drugged or acting against her will.
- He said he understood the advert to have been placed by a couple who both wanted other men to take part in their fantasy.
- Sanderson-Doyle said he kept a balaclava on after noticing that Young was filming with a camcorder.
- Philip Young, a former Tory councillor, has pleaded guilty to 56 charges of drugging and sexually abusing his wife over 13 years.
- Three other men on trial have pleaded not guilty to charges including rape, sexual touching and assault by penetration.
- A sixth defendant, Dean Hamilton, has admitted charges including rape, sexual assault and assault by penetration.
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