Former UK Politician Pleads Guilty to Drugging and Rape of Ex-Wife
A shocking case of domestic abuse has unfolded in Winchester Crown Court, where 49-year-old Philip Young, a former Conservative Party local politician, has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping his ex-wife, Joanne Young, over the course of more than a decade.
Between 2010 and 2023, Young committed an astonishing 48 offences against his ex-wife, including 11 counts of rape, 11 counts of administering a substance with intent to stupefy for sexual activity, seven counts of assault by penetration, four counts of sexual assault, and 14 counts of voyeurism. The most disturbing aspect of this case is that Young recorded his ex-wife on no fewer than 200 occasions and published photos and images of her on at least 500 occasions.
Young's victims are a worrying example of the often-hidden nature of domestic abuse. Joanne Young waived her legal right to anonymity, allowing prosecutors to pursue justice against her abuser. However, the fact that she felt compelled to waive this protection speaks volumes about the extent of his control over her life.
Five other men have been charged with sexual offences against Joanne Young, including Norman Macksoni and Richard Wilkins, who both pleaded not guilty to one count of rape. Connor Sanderson Doyle, Dean Hamilton, and Mohammed Hassan also faced charges but maintained their innocence.
Young's case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of domestic abuse on its victims. The fact that his actions were enabled by his position of power and influence only adds to the outrage and condemnation from those who have followed this disturbing saga.
As Joanne Young stood in court with her sister and a member of witness support, it was clear that she had endured unimaginable pain at the hands of someone who was supposed to protect and serve their community. The guilty plea by Philip Young has brought some measure of closure to this case, but the fact remains that justice has been delayed for far too long.
The court has set a date of October 5 for the trial of the five other men accused of similar crimes against Joanne Young. As the victims and their families await the outcome of these trials, it is essential that we remember that domestic abuse is never acceptable and that those responsible must be held accountable to the fullest extent possible.
A shocking case of domestic abuse has unfolded in Winchester Crown Court, where 49-year-old Philip Young, a former Conservative Party local politician, has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping his ex-wife, Joanne Young, over the course of more than a decade.
Between 2010 and 2023, Young committed an astonishing 48 offences against his ex-wife, including 11 counts of rape, 11 counts of administering a substance with intent to stupefy for sexual activity, seven counts of assault by penetration, four counts of sexual assault, and 14 counts of voyeurism. The most disturbing aspect of this case is that Young recorded his ex-wife on no fewer than 200 occasions and published photos and images of her on at least 500 occasions.
Young's victims are a worrying example of the often-hidden nature of domestic abuse. Joanne Young waived her legal right to anonymity, allowing prosecutors to pursue justice against her abuser. However, the fact that she felt compelled to waive this protection speaks volumes about the extent of his control over her life.
Five other men have been charged with sexual offences against Joanne Young, including Norman Macksoni and Richard Wilkins, who both pleaded not guilty to one count of rape. Connor Sanderson Doyle, Dean Hamilton, and Mohammed Hassan also faced charges but maintained their innocence.
Young's case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of domestic abuse on its victims. The fact that his actions were enabled by his position of power and influence only adds to the outrage and condemnation from those who have followed this disturbing saga.
As Joanne Young stood in court with her sister and a member of witness support, it was clear that she had endured unimaginable pain at the hands of someone who was supposed to protect and serve their community. The guilty plea by Philip Young has brought some measure of closure to this case, but the fact remains that justice has been delayed for far too long.
The court has set a date of October 5 for the trial of the five other men accused of similar crimes against Joanne Young. As the victims and their families await the outcome of these trials, it is essential that we remember that domestic abuse is never acceptable and that those responsible must be held accountable to the fullest extent possible.
1 in 4 women experience severe physical violence by an intimate partner - 48 crimes committed over 13 years is insane! 
let's look at some stats on domestic abuse: 
This case is just devastating. The fact that someone in a position of power was able to get away with such heinous crimes for so long is just shocking. 
I can only imagine how Joanne Young must have felt, trapped and controlled by her ex-husband for over a decade 
. The fact that others may be charged with similar crimes against her is a glimmer of hope but also a reminder that there's still so much work to be done 
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, it's like how can one person so controlling and abusive? 
and yeah the part where he recorded her and shared those pics on 500 occasions is like totally insane 
, i feel bad for joanne young, she went through so much pain and she had to waive her anonymity which is already a huge risk for victims of domestic abuse 
. And 200 recorded incidents? That's just insane. I'm so glad Joanne had the courage to waive her anonymity and speak out against him. It's like, she deserves so much better than someone who did this to her 
. I'm glad the court is holding him accountable now, but it's also frustrating that justice has been delayed for so long 
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. We need to make sure justice is served for them too 
. This whole thing is just so messed up 
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its all about holding people in power accountable for their actions, especially when they're hurting others.
this case is so disturbing can't believe someone in power like Philip Young would do this to his ex-wife like 200 recorded instances of her being recorded without her consent its just sickening also how he was able to manipulate her enough to make her waive her anonymity and it breaks my heart that Joanne Young felt like she had no choice but justice has to be served hopefully the trials of these other men will bring some closure
that's just disgusting. And the fact that he was a politician and used his power to enable this abuse is just sickening 
it's so important for us to remember that domestic abuse is never okay and that victims like Joanne deserve justice 
he was like a politician supposed to represent ppl but instead he's a serial rapist n monster. i cant even get over how much control he had over his ex wife like she was trapped in some kinda nightmare. and the fact that he recorded her without consent is just on another level 
. it's not just about the crimes he committed but also about the fact that he was able to manipulate and control joanne's life in such a way that she felt forced to waive her anonymity 
let's keep the conversation going about how we can support victims of domestic abuse and ensure they feel safe and supported 
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I'm still shocked by cases like this one... I mean, who would've thought a politician could do something so heinous? 
I feel for Joanne Young, she must've been living in fear for so long. It's great that she had the courage to speak out and seek justice, even if it meant losing some of her anonymity. 
But what really gets me is how these cases often go unsolved or get swept under the rug because of the perpetrator's position. It's time we take a stand against domestic abuse and hold our leaders accountable for their actions. 
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what is wrong with people?! 
and they just feel powerless to leave or report it 
. The victims and their families deserve justice and closure, and I hope the trials ahead bring them some measure of peace 
is like, worst kinda stalking 
and now others might be in danger too 
gotta make sure they're held accountable