Man admits drugging and raping wife for 20 years – BBC News
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In summary:
A man has admitted drugging and raping his wife without her knowledge for more than 20 years, with proceedings observed by her from the public gallery. The husband, in his sixties, pleaded guilty to 60 charges, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with intent. He will be sentenced at the conclusion of the trial. Twelve other men also deny serious sexual offences against the same woman.
Key Points:
- Man admits 60 charges against wife over 20-year period
- Wife observed proceedings from public gallery
- Husband becomes emotional during hearing
- Sentencing to take place later
- 13th man previously admitted sexual offences against woman
