"Philip Young, 49, who served on Swindon borough council in the south of England, pleaded guilty on Friday to 48 offences committed between 2010 and 2023 against ex-wife Joanne Young, who prosecutors previously said had waived her legal right to anonymity. Appearing at Winchester Crown Court, the former Conservative Party local politician pleaded guilty to 11 counts of rape, 11 counts of administering a substance with intent to stupefy to allow sexual activity, seven counts of assault by penetration and four counts of sexual assault."
"He also pleaded guilty to 14 counts of voyeurism, including one count which stated Young recorded his ex-wife on no fewer than 200 occasions, and a charge of publishing obscene articles by publishing photos and images of her on no fewer than 500 occasions. Five other men also appeared in the court, charged with sexual offences against Joanne Young, the Press Association news agency reported."
Philip Young, 49, admitted 48 offences against his ex-wife Joanne Young committed between 2010 and 2023. He pleaded guilty at Winchester Crown Court to 11 counts of rape, 11 counts of administering a substance with intent to stupefy, seven counts of assault by penetration, four counts of sexual assault, 14 counts of voyeurism and a charge of publishing obscene images. One voyeurism count alleged he recorded her on at least 200 occasions and the images were published on at least 500 occasions. Five other men face sexual offence charges with varying pleas, all were granted bail and their trial is listed for October 5. The victim attended court with family and witness support, and Wiltshire Police described the investigation as complex and extensive.
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