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

Mr Justice Saini tells the eight men and six women at Winchester crown court the case is likely to be upsetting Jurors being selected for the trial of four…

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The Guardian reports: Mr Justice Saini tells the eight men and six women at Winchester crown court the case is likely to be upsetting 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.

This health story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Mr Justice Saini, Winchester and Jurors.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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The Guardian
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Key names
Mr Justice Saini, Winchester, Jurors, Conservative
Section
Health
Figure cited
Philip Young, 50, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of abuse against his former wife, Joanne Young, who has waived her right to anonymity. (The Guardian)

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