Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape

Superdry co-founder James Holder has been sentenced to eight years in prison for rape. The 54-year-old attacked a woman in her flat in 2022 following a night out. A jury found Holder guilty of the assault, which the judge described as a "despicable piece of sexual violence" stemming from entitlement and disregard for the victim's rights. The incident occurred after Holder joined the victim in her taxi home after an impromptu outing. Holder, who co-founded Superdry in 2003, showed no emotion during his sentencing at Bristol Crown Court.

Superdry co-founder James Holder has been sentenced to eight years in prison for raping a woman in Cheltenham in May 2022. Holder, 54, entered the victim's taxi with a friend and later went to her flat, where the assault occurred despite her pleas to stop and her intoxicated state. The victim read a powerful statement in court detailing the lasting trauma and violation she experienced. Holder had claimed the sexual activity was consensual but was found guilty by a jury. His defense highlighted the impact on his family and his charitable work, while the judge described the attack as a "living nightmare."