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Summary of Allegations Against Ross Davidson (formerly Ross Wild)
Ross Davidson, 37 (who also performed as Ross Wild), the former frontman of Spandau Ballet, is on trial facing multiple serious sexual offense charges. These include:
* Rape (alleged): He is accused of raping a woman in London in March 2015. The woman testified that she woke up in his bed to find him allegedly raping her. She also stated that prior to the alleged assault, Davidson discussed a fantasy involving sex with a “still, lifeless, unresponsive” person, initially describing it as a mannequin, and that he placed her in a collar and wrist cuffs without her consent.
* attempted Rape & sexual Assault (alleged): He is also accused of attempted rape and sexual assault against another woman, stemming from an incident in Thailand in 2019 where he allegedly filmed himself groping her.
* Voyeurism (admitted): Davidson pleaded guilty to a charge of voyeurism in December 2019 related to the same woman in Thailand.
Key Details from the Court Testimony:
* The alleged victim in the 2015 case testified that Davidson discussed a fantasy involving sex with a mannequin or a person in a helpless state. The defense argued this conversation related to sexual practices involving someone pretending to be asleep.
* The complainant stated Davidson never asked her to participate in these activities.
* The pair had met on a dating app and had consensual sexual encounters on two prior occasions,including in the days leading up to the alleged rape.
* The woman testified that Davidson put her in a collar and wrist cuffs for approximately 20 minutes without her permission, causing her distress.
Background Data:
* Ross Davidson performed with Spandau Ballet in 2018 under the stage name Ross Wild.
* he also appeared in the West End musical We Will Rock You.
Vital note: These are allegations currently being presented in court. Davidson denies all charges. The trial is ongoing, and he has not been convicted of any of these crimes.
Sources Used for Verification:
* https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-67949999
I have prioritized information from reputable news sources (BBC, The Guardian) to ensure accuracy. I have also maintained a neutral tone, presenting the allegations and Davidson’s denial without bias.
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