Superdry co-founder James Holder convicted of rape in England
James Holder, co-founder of the fashion brand Superdry, was convicted of rape in Gloucester Crown Court following an incident in May 2022 after a night of drinking in Cheltenham, England. He was acquitted of a separate charge of assault by penetration and denied the allegations, claiming the encounter was consensual. Holder has been remanded in custody ahead of his sentencing at Bristol Crown Court on May 7, 2026.
- ▪James Holder was found guilty of one count of rape by a jury at Gloucester Crown Court on May 1, 2026.
- ▪The incident occurred in May 2022 after Holder and others had been drinking at Gin and Juice, a bar in Cheltenham.
- ▪A witness testified that Holder became intoxicated and entered the accuser's taxi and home uninvited.
- ▪The accuser stated that Holder assaulted her after waking from a nap, despite her pleas to stop.
- ▪Holder, a married father of two, denied all charges and claimed the sexual activity was consensual.
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Crime Superdry co-founder James Holder convicted of rape in England May 1, 2026 / 12:34 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google The co-founder of the fashion brand Superdry was convicted Friday of rape after a night of drinking.James Holder, 54, was found guilty by a jury in Gloucester Crown Court of one count of rape but acquitted of a separate charge of assault by penetration for the May 2022 assault.Holder had been out for drinks at Gin and Juice, a bar in Cheltenham, England, with colleagues and friends when he became "intoxicated," a witness told the court, BBC News reported.The witness said she hailed a taxi for Holder and his friend to take them to Holder's home before hailing a second taxi to take the accuser home, BBC News reported.
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