Man who drugged and raped wife with strangers 'led double life'
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- A woman in her sixties was drugged and raped repeatedly by her husband and a group of men over many years, with the husband sharing videos and images of the abuse online since 2004.
- The husband, who led a double life, provided his wife with drugs to render her unconscious, allowing himself and others to sexually assault her without her awareness.
- Nine men are currently on trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, accused of participating in or facilitating the abuse, while the husband and four others have pleaded guilty.
- Evidence includes over a million photographs and videos found on the husband's phone, which detailed the systematic abuse and involvement of the defendants.
- The investigation began after undercover journalists infiltrated a Telegram channel where the abuse was discussed and images shared, leading to a police search and the ongoing trial.
