Man admits raping woman drugged by her husband for over 20 years
A pensioner has admitted raping a woman who was drugged by her husband for more than 20 years.
A 74-year-old man, Graham Brougham, has admitted to raping a woman who had been drugged and abused by her husband for over two decades without her knowledge. This is the latest in a series of sexual offenses against the victim, who is now living in the Stockport area of Greater Manchester. The husband, in his sixties, has already confessed to 62 other sexual offenses against his wife, including rape.
The victim's husband provided a witness statement outlining the alleged abuse. At Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, Brougham was informed by the judge that his sentence will likely be a lengthy period in custody. The details of this story are being updated and will be published shortly. For the most comprehensive version of this breaking news, please refresh the page. Additional information will be available via the BBC News App or by following @BBCBreaking on X.
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