U.K. Man Accused of Drugging, Sexually Abusing Wife with 12 Other Men Goes on Trial

September 1, 2026 / 10:24 AM EDT / CBS News

U.K. Man Accused of Drugging, Sexually Abusing Wife with 12 Other Men Goes on Trial

TL;DR

  • A husband, in his 60s, is on trial in England for allegedly raping and sexually abusing his wife.
  • Twelve other men are accused of participating in or facilitating the abuse.
  • The accused husband has pleaded guilty to 15 charges but denies others, including rape and conspiracy charges.
  • The trial is taking place in Manchester.
  • The case is being compared to that of Gisèle Pelicot, who testified against her ex-husband and dozens of others in a mass rape trial.