December 16th 2024.
British rapper Slowthai, whose real name is Tyron Frampton, has been found not guilty of rape charges at Oxford Crown Court. The 29-year-old musician, known for his hit songs like "Feel Away," "NHS," and "Selfish," was accused, along with his friend Alex Blake-Walker, of raping two women on a rooftop after one of his performances in September 2021. However, both Slowthai and Blake-Walker denied the allegations and have been cleared of all charges.
The verdict, which was announced after a two-week trial, brought tears to Slowthai's eyes, and his loved ones breathed a sigh of relief. His wife Anne-Marie, who has been by his side throughout the trial, was also present in the courtroom. The presiding judge, Ian Pringle KC, acknowledged that this case had stirred up intense emotions.
The trial revolved around the events of September 7, 2021, when Slowthai had performed at The Bullingdon music venue in Oxford. It was there that he and Blake-Walker met the two complainants, one of whom was described as a big fan of Slowthai. After the show, the group went to a party at a friend's house, and Slowthai and Blake-Walker tagged along.
The two complainants then claimed that they were raped on the rooftop of the property by Slowthai and Blake-Walker. However, both men maintained that any sexual activity that took place was consensual. Slowthai, who hails from Northampton, and Blake-Walker, from London, both admitted to engaging in sexual activity with the complainants but denied any wrongdoing.
During the trial, Slowthai vehemently denied the allegations, stating that they were simply not true and that the women were lying. He also clarified that the "fist-bump" that he and Blake-Walker shared at the time was not an encouragement but a mere friendly gesture.
After Judge Ian Pringle KC announced that the two men could walk free, Slowthai and Blake-Walker were visibly relieved. Slowthai, who welcomed his first child with Anne-Marie in March this year, had previously issued a statement on social media, denying the charges and expressing his confidence in being cleared of all charges.
The couple's joy of welcoming their first child has been overshadowed by the legal proceedings, and they have requested privacy and respect during this difficult time. The Voice judge Anne-Marie and Slowthai have been keeping a low profile since the trial began, and they are looking forward to moving on from this ordeal.
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