Man admits sexual assault of woman who husband drugged and raped for years

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Jamie GriersonFebruary 13, 2026 at 03:14 PM

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Dean Hamilton pleaded guilty at Winchester Crown Court to multiple counts of sexual assault against Joanne Young, who waived her right to anonymity. This case is connected to Philip Young, Joanne's husband, who previously pleaded guilty to drugging and sexually assaulting her for years. Four other defendants, Connor Sanderson Doyle, Norman Macksoni, Richard Wilkins, and Mohammed Hassan, have pleaded not guilty to various sexual offenses against Joanne Young and are scheduled for trial in October. Philip Young also faces charges related to indecent images of children and extreme pornography. Police are seeking to identify another man in connection with the case.

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University of Westminster 30% Swindon Borough Council 40% Connor Sanderson Doyle 60% Winchester Crown Court ×260% Norman Macksoni 60% Richard Wilkins 60% Mohammed Hassan 60% Wiltshire Police ×270% Dean Hamilton ×290% Philip Young ×595% Joanne Young ×6100%

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