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Woman alleges anal rape by brother

Date
2025-12-16
Stage
Trial

Summary

Seven men, aged 32 to 55, are on trial at the Central Criminal Court, accused of 98 counts of sexually abusing a deaf woman between 1996 and 2013. All defendants deny the charges. The complainant, giving evidence via video-link with interpreters and an intermediary, alleged that Accused E (32) anally raped her at two locations. Accused E faces 16 counts of sexual abuse, nine counts of anal rape, and seven counts of rape. Accused A (55) is accused of one count of rape; Accused B (48) faces eight counts including rape and oral rape; and Accused G (45) is charged with one count of rape. Three brothers are also accused: Accused C (34) faces 45 counts of abuse, 22 counts of rape, and 23 counts of anal rape; Accused D (33) pleaded not guilty to 19 charges of rape and three counts of anal rape; and Accused F (32) denied five counts comprising anal rape and rape. Additionally, Accused C is charged with sexual assault of Complainant 2, two counts of rape and one count of anal rape of the same victim, and one count of anal rape of Complainant 3. The trial continues before Ms Justice Caroline Biggs and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman alleges anal rape by brother. Charges or matters: 19 charges of rape and three counts of anal rape; one count of sexual assault in relation to one sister, Complainant 2, on a date between 2005 and 2006 when she was a child. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Unnamed 55-year-old

Accused

Charges: 19 charges of rape and three counts of anal rape; one count of sexual assault in relation to one sister, Complainant 2, on a date between 2005 and 2006 when she was a child (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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