The record
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- A man in Manchester has admitted in court to raping his wife 60 times over more than 20 years after giving her sedatives without her knowledge.
- The husband, who is over 60 years old, has pleaded guilty to rape, sexual assault and administering drugs to the woman against her will.
- His name has not been made public to protect the identity of the survivor, who attended the hearings at Minshull Street Crown Court with relatives.
- Thirteen other men face separate sexual assault charges involving the same woman, with twelve denying the charges and one admitting sexual assault.
- The case has brought renewed attention to sexual abuse and drugging of women within long marriages, and sentencing could follow once the court process against the husband is complete.
What to watch next
- Sentencing of the husband after the court process against him concludes
- The trial of the 12 men who have denied the sexual assault charges
- Continuation of hearings over the coming weeks at Minshull Street Crown Court
Why it matters3
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- The victim legal resolution and ongoing trauma· longer
- The 14 accused men criminal prosecution· weeks
- Greater Manchester Justice System judicial proceedings· weeks
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