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Men who allegedly helped rapist drug and abuse wife named
Key takeaways
- The man appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court earlier.
- The case involves 13 other men who are alleged to have sexually abused the victim or helped supply substances to render her unconscious.
- The husband and 12 of the 13 other defendants, ranging in age from 28 to 73, are set to stand trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court in September.
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The man appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court earlier. The co-accused of a rapist who allegedly conspired with other men to drug and sexually abuse his wife can be named for the first time after reporting restrictions were lifted.
The husband, who still cannot be named to maintain his wife's anonymity, initially denied any wrongdoing but has since pleaded guilty to a number of the charges he faces - including rape - although he is set to stand trial on others.
The case involves 13 other men who are alleged to have sexually abused the victim or helped supply substances to render her unconscious.
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