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Top Boy actor denies he was 'bent on' getting his way with alleged rape victim
Prosecutors say Ward acted for his own pleasure, while the defence says the woman’s actions showed consent as the jury weighs reasonable belief.
- Michael Ward, known for his role in Top Boy, told jurors that a woman accusing him of rape was a willing participant in their sexual encounter.
- Ward is accused of raping the woman after meeting her at a nightclub in East London.
- Prosecutor Tracy Ayling KC accused Ward of being 'bent on getting what you wanted,' which Ward denied, stating he has no interest in being with someone unwilling.
- Ward denied preventing the woman from leaving an unlocked vehicle and rejected her claim that she asked to leave multiple times.
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Top Boy Actor Micheal Ward Denies Rape Allegations, Tells Court Encounter Was Fully Consensual
Micheal Ward has denied allegations of rape and sexual assault, telling a London court that his sexual encounter with the complainant was entirely consensual and that the pair were “having a great time.” The BAFTA-winning actor is standing trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court, where he faces two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault relating to an incident alleged to have occurred on New Year’s Day in …
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