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Former Tory Councillor Pleads Guilty to Multiple Sexual Offences

2/13/2026

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Dean Hamilton, 47, the defendant, pleaded guilty at Winchester Crown Court to rape and sexual assault charges involving Joanne Young, 48.
Joanne Young, 48, was raped and drugged by Philip Young, 49.
Philip Young, former Tory councillor, pleaded guilty to nearly 50 offences against his wife and was chief operating officer at a consultancy firm.
Four other defendants have pleaded not guilty to sexual offences connected to the case.

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Dean Hamilton, 47, the defendant, pleaded guilty at Winchester Crown Court to rape and sexual assault charges involving Joanne Young, 48.
Joanne Young, 48, was raped and drugged by Philip Young, 49.
Philip Young, former Tory councillor, pleaded guilty to nearly 50 offences against his wife and was chief operating officer at a consultancy firm.
Four other defendants have pleaded not guilty to sexual offences connected to the case.