Three acquitted in rape allegations

Case 1:

Mr H (Defendant) was charged with historical rape against a female who he had met through mutual friends at a house party. This case involved a further two defendants.

The prosecution’s case was that all 3 defendants took the Complainant into a bedroom in the property where the party was being held and took her clothes off, all taking it in turns to either orally, anally or vaginally raping her.

The Defendant denied this and stated that although, he was in the room at the time, it was the Complainant that in fact performed oral sex on him and that was his only involvement.

The Complainant gave evidence at a Section 28 Hearing and was cross examined by defence counsel.

When giving evidence the Defendant maintained his side of the story.

After a weeklong trial at Bradford Crown Court, the Defendant was the only one acquitted.

Case 2:

Mr M (Defendant) was charged with a single count of rape against the Complainant, his then girlfriend.

The Complainant stated that she initially consented to the sexual intercourse but because she stopped enjoying the sex, she asked the Defendant to stop, however, the Defendant continued.

A conversation was had after the encounter, where the Complainant stated that she raised the stopping with the Defendant, and he admitted he should have stopped. This was denied by the Defendant as he believed she did not ask to stop immediately, but rather soon. He believed there was miscommunication.

The Defendant denied that he raped the Complainant. He accepted that sexual intercourse took place but stated that all sexual activity was consensual.

A detailed Defence Case Statement was prepared and served. The Prosecution offered no evidence and the Defendant was acquitted.

Case 3:

Mr D (Defendant) was charged with attempted anal rape and voyeurism involving a female he had met on a night out.

The Complainant stated that she consented to vaginal sexual intercourse, however, when the Defendant tried to penetrate her anally, she asked him to stop, however, he continued. This act was also recorded on the Complainant’s mobile phone, which the prosecution stated was recorded without the Complainant’s consent.

The Defendant denied this and stated that although they were about to partake in anal intercourse, the moment the Complainant suggested she did not want to, the Defendant stopped that and continued vaginally.

He also stated that the recording was taken with the Complainant’s knowledge and that given that it was taken on her phone, she had the autonomy to stop the recording at any time.

After a week’s trial at Leeds Crown Court, the jury unanimously acquitted the Defendant of the charges he faced.

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