UK rapper in Perth court accused of sexually assaulting fan
British musician Yung Filly is on trial in a Perth court facing serious sexual assault allegations involving a fan. The prosecution alleges that a consensual encounter turned violent, while the defendant denies all charges.
Why it matters
The case highlights high-profile legal proceedings involving public figures and raises significant public interest regarding consent and celebrity accountability.
— 4:42pm , first published 12:35pm
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A young Perth woman claims she was bitten, slapped, strangled and raped by her celebrity crush – British musician, presenter and comedian Yung Filly – after she was invited back to his hotel following a concert two years ago.
Yung Filly - real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, in the grey suit - leaves court after the first day of his trial on Monday. Rebecca Peppiatt On day one of his trial, the 30-year-old entertainer, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, watched on as a District Court jury were faced with confronting details of his alleged assault of a 20-year-old fan after a gig at Hillarys nightclub Bar1 in September 2024.
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