Ex-Tory councillor admits drugging and abusing wife over 13 years

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 15:11 · Archive

A former Conservative councillor has pleaded guilty to drugging and sexually abusing his wife over a 13-year period at their Swindon home.

Philip Young, a former Conservative councillor, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of drugging and sexually abusing his wife, Joanne Young, over a 13-year period at their home in Swindon, Wiltshire. Four other men are on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of sexually abusing her.

Mohammed Hassan, 38, of Swindon, has pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual touching of Ms Young in February 2023. The trial heard that Ms Young remembered feeling another man's hand while restrained and wearing a blindfold during the alleged incident involving Hassan and managed to flee to the en-suite bathroom.

Young had placed 20 adverts on Craigslist inviting men to have sex with his wife. In messages to Hassan, Young wrote that 'the thought of a slight risk is a great thrill' and mentioned he had had a vasectomy. One advert stated the idea was to 'quietly use her body'. After the alleged incident involving Hassan, Young messaged him: 'Hey mate, sorry about last night. It's the first time we did it and she freaked out a bit.'

How it is being reported

• Defendant tells court he believed he had consent of woman drugged by her husbandConnor Sanderson-Doyle is one of four men accused of sexually abusing Joanne Young, who was repeatedly assaulted by her husband, Philip Young A man has told a court he believed a woman who was repeatedly raped and drugged by her husband had consented when he answered an advert to have sex with her. Former Tory councillor Philip Young has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of drugging and sexually abusing his wife, Joanne Young, during a 13-year period at their home in Swindon, Wiltshire. Continue reading...The Guardian · 2 Nov, 16:59
• Husband who advertised his wife for men to sleep with told them 'sex is a great thrill', court hearsFormer Conservative councillor Philip Young has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of drugging and sexually abusing his wife in Swindon and four other men are now on trial.Daily Mail · 2 Nov, 15:32
• Adverts former Tory councillor used to offer wife for sex exposed - 'quietly use her body'Philip Young has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of drugging and sexually abusing his wife, Joanne Young, having invited men to have sex with her using online advertsThe Mirror · 2 Nov, 14:47
• Ex-Tory councillor who advertised drugged wife for sex said 'risk is a great thrill', court hearsPhilip Young has pleaded guilty to drugging and abusing his wife over a 13-year periodThe Independent · 2 Nov, 13:44

In this story: Philip Young · Joanne Young · Mohammed Hassan · Winchester Crown Court · Swindon · Wiltshire

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