British man admits to drugging, raping wife in 'horrific' 20-year campaign of abuse involving a dozen other men
nypost.com • • world
Key Points:
- A British man in his 60s from Stockport pleaded guilty to 45 charges related to drugging and sexually abusing his wife over a 20-year period, with authorities revealing a broader conspiracy involving more than a dozen other men.
- Twelve additional men, aged 29 to 74, have been charged with conspiring to abuse and rape the victim between 2023 and 2025, with nine accused of rape and sexual assault; one man, Keith Fotheringham, has already admitted to conspiracy charges.
- The husband faces a total of 60 counts, including sexual assault, administering substances with intent, and sharing intimate images, while the Crown Prosecution Service has not yet scheduled sentencing pending trials of co-conspirators.
- Greater Manchester Police emphasized ongoing specialist support for the victim and encouraged others who may have experienced drug-facilitated sexual abuse to come forward, regardless of memory clarity or proof.
- The case draws parallels to the high-profile 2024 French case of Gisèle Pelicot and highlights continuing investigations into similar abuse cases, including a recent fatal assault in Austria.
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