Superdry co-founder James Holder found guilty of raping woman after night out
James Holder, co-founder of Superdry, has been found guilty of raping a woman after a night out in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, following a trial at Gloucester Crown Court. The court heard the victim asked him to stop and began crying, but he continued the sexual acts while she was intoxicated. Holder had denied the charges, claiming the encounter was consensual, but the jury returned a guilty verdict on rape and assault by penetration.
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James Holder, of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, had denied charges of rape and assault by penetration in May 2022. Photograph: Tom Wren/SWNSView image in fullscreenJames Holder, of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, had denied charges of rape and assault by penetration in May 2022. Photograph: Tom Wren/SWNSRape and sexual assaultSuperdry co-founder James Holder found guilty of raping woman after night out Court heard woman asked fashion boss to stop but he did not even when she started cryingSteven MorrisFri 1 May 2026 06.46 EDTLast modified on Fri 1 May 2026 06.48 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJames Holder, a co-founder of the clothing firm Superdry, has been found guilty of raping a woman after a night out in the Gloucestershire town of Cheltenham.Gloucester crown court heard Holder, 54,…
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