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Wife of ex-Swindon councillor tells court about the night her husband brought a stranger into the bedroom

The trial continues at Winchester Crown Court of four men whom, according to the prosecution, Philip Young involved in violence against his wife Joanne without her consent between 2016 and 2023. Young has admitted 48 counts, including 11 rapes and 11 counts of administering intoxicating substances. Joanne Young has testified in court for the first time; the defendants deny all charges. The trial continues at Winchester Crown Court of four men who, according to the charges, Philip Young involved in violence against his wife Joanne without her consent between 2016 and 2023. Young has admitted 48 counts, including 11 rapes and 11 counts of administering stupefying substances. Joanne Young has given evidence in court for the first time; the defendants deny all charges.

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Cornell University suspends fraternity parties amid alleged gang rape scandal

Cornell University has canceled all parties at Interfraternity Council houses through the end of the 2026–2027 academic year following protests over a lawsuit by a woman known as Jane Doe, who claims that in 2024 she was plied with alcohol and drugs and sexually assaulted. University President Michael Kotlikoff apologized, ordered an independent investigation led by former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, and announced additional measures.

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