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Trial of 12 men accused of sexual offences against woman to start next month after husband admits drugging and raping her
The husband admitted 60 offences, including rape and assault by penetration, and will no longer be a defendant in the multi-man trial.
- Twelve men are scheduled to stand trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court beginning October 5, accused of serious sexual offences against the same woman.
- On Monday, the woman's husband pleaded guilty to 60 offences including rape and administering substances with intent over a 20-year period, prompting his removal as a defendant.
- Judge Maurice Greene addressed the jury on Wednesday, telling them, "No doubt you will be wondering why you have not been back since." The husband will no longer feature as a defendant.
- The court expects the trial to commence on October 5, with Judge Greene anticipating legal proceedings will conclude by December 18.
- Prosecutors identified 14 men involved in the case total; two have entered guilty pleas, leaving 12 defendants to face trial for alleged offences spanning from September 2018.
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