Superdry Co-founder James Holder Found Guilty of Rape
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- James Holder, 54, co-founder of Superdry, has been found guilty of rape by a jury at Gloucester Crown Court.
- The verdict was delivered at Cirencester Courthouse on Friday after a five-day trial.
- Holder was also acquitted of assault by penetration.
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James Holder co-founded Superdry in 2003, which grew to become a major British fashion retailer listed on the London Stock Exchange. The company has faced financial challenges in recent years.
Superdry co-founder James Holder has been found guilty of raping a woman after a night out. Holder, of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, was also found not guilty of a charge of assault by penetration by the jury at Cirencester Courthouse on Friday. Recorder David Chidgey dismissed Holder's application of bail to get his affairs in order and say goodbye to his family, stating the temptation for him to use his "significant resources" to leave would be "too great". The 54-year-old was found guilty by a jury of seven men and five women after a five-day trial at Gloucester Crown Court, sitting in Cirencester.
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James Holder will be sentenced to a prison term for the rape conviction
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Superdry may release a statement distancing the company from Holder's actions
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- What sentence will be handed down?
- Will Holder appeal the conviction?
- How will this affect Superdry's business operations and brand?
