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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Steven Morris

Jury selected for trial of four accused of sexually assaulting man’s drugged ex-wife

Court artist sketch of (left to right) Norman Macksoni, Connor Sanderson-Doyle, Richard Wilkins and Mohammed Hassan
A court artist’s sketch shows (left to right) Norman Macksoni, Connor Sanderson-Doyle, Richard Wilkins and Mohammed Hassan, who are charged with sexual offences against Joanne Young, the former spouse of Philip Young. Photograph: Elizabeth Cook/PA

Jurors being selected for the trial of four men accused of sexually assaulting the ex-wife of a former Conservative councillor, who has admitted repeatedly drugging and raping her, have been warned the case is likely to be upsetting.

Philip Young, 50, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of abuse against his former wife, Joanne Young, who has waived her right to anonymity.

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