A British man accused of conspiring with others to drug and rape his wife has admitted a number of sexual offences but continues to deny several other charges linked to the case.
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The defendant, a man in his sixties from the Stockport area of Greater Manchester, appeared at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, where he pleaded guilty to raping and sexually assaulting his wife between 2022 and 2025. He also admitted sharing intimate photographs and videos of her without her consent during the same period, BBC reported.
The court heard that the man is alleged to have plotted with others to drug and rape his wife. While he accepted responsibility for some offences, he entered not guilty pleas to multiple other charges he faces.
Before the hearing began, the defendant was seen crying in the dock. He later spoke clearly and calmly as he entered his pleas.
His name has not been released because his wife is the alleged victim of sexual offences and is entitled to lifelong anonymity under UK law.
The case also involves 13 other men who have been charged. Twelve of them have pleaded not guilty to the allegations against them.
A trial is due to begin on September 1 .
