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SuperDry Co-Founder James Holder Convicted of Rape
SuperDry label founder guilty of rape
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James Holder, the co-founder of the fashion label SuperDry, has been found guilty of raping a woman in her home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. The incident occurred on May 7, 2022, when Holder followed the victim into her flat after a night out. He has been convicted despite claiming the encounter was consensual.
- 01James Holder, co-founder of SuperDry, was convicted of rape.
- 02The incident occurred on May 7, 2022, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
- 03The victim reported the attack after managing to escape.
- 04Holder claimed the sexual activity was consensual but was found guilty.
- 05He co-founded SuperDry in 2003 but resigned in 2016.
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James Holder, aged 54, co-founder of the fashion brand SuperDry, has been convicted of raping a woman in her home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. The incident took place on May 7, 2022, after Holder and a friend followed the victim into her flat despite initially telling the taxi driver they were going to a different location. During the trial at Gloucester Crown Court, it was revealed that the victim, who had been drinking, pleaded with Holder to stop as he assaulted her. Holder accepted engaging in sexual activity but claimed it was consensual. He described himself as 'old-school and chivalrous' towards women. The jury found him guilty of rape but cleared him of a charge of assault by penetration. Holder co-founded SuperDry in 2003 but resigned from the company in 2016.
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This conviction highlights the ongoing issues of sexual violence and accountability in society, particularly in the context of high-profile individuals.
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