"A man accused of drugging and raping his ex-wife over a 13-year period has been remanded in custody after appearing in court on Tuesday morning. Philip Young, 49, was charged with 56 sexual offences against Joanne Young, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy. His alleged 48-year-old victim waived her legal right to anonymity, asking police to be named in coverage of the case."
"Appearing inside courtroom three at Swindon Magistrates' Court, where there were more than 10 members of the press and a packed public gallery, Young spoke only to confirm his name and provide his home address in Enfield. Philip Young appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Tuesday morning (Pracedo) Later in the afternoon, five other men charged with sexual offences against Ms Young appeared at the same court. Two pleaded not guilty to the charges they faced, while the other three gave no plea."
Philip Young, 49, is charged with 56 sexual offences against Joanne Young, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy. The alleged offences span a 13-year period. The alleged 48-year-old victim waived her legal right to anonymity and asked to be named. Young appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court and confirmed only his name and address. Five other men charged with sexual offences against the same victim appeared later; two pleaded not guilty and three gave no plea. Magistrates found the charges too serious for the magistrates' court and sent the case to Swindon Crown Court, remanding Young in custody with a hearing set for 23 January.
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