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UK husband accused of drugging and sexually abusing his wife stands trial with 12 others
CNN • • world
Key Points:
- A husband in his 60s from Stockport, England, faces trial for drugging and sexually abusing his wife over two decades, charged with 48 offenses dating back to 2004; he has pleaded guilty to 15 counts but denies the remaining 33.
- Twelve other men, aged 28 to 73 from across the UK, are also on trial for allegedly participating in or facilitating the abuse, with all co-defendants denying the charges.
- Among the accused are Jonathan Kirk, a paramedic from Stockport known for meeting Prince Harry in 2011, and Karl Lindsay, a former football club chief executive, both facing serious charges including conspiracy to rape.
- A separate defendant, Keith Fotheringham from Dundee, Scotland, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges including assault and conspiracy and awaits sentencing.
- The 12-week trial is taking place at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester, having been delayed by one day due to unforeseen circumstances.
