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British YouTuber Yung Filly (30) faces rape trial over alleged assault on 20-year-old fan in Perth hotel

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Consensus Summary

British YouTuber and musician Yung Filly, 30, is on trial in Perth for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman in September 2024 after a gig at a bar in the city’s northern suburbs. Both the Guardian and ABC report that the assault took place in room 217 of the Intercontinental Hotel, where the victim, a fan of Yung Filly, was invited to a VIP area before being taken to his room by his entourage. The Guardian details how the incident escalated from consensual sex to violent acts, including biting, slapping, and choking, while the victim was allegedly forced to endure further abuse. ABC adds that the victim suffered injuries requiring medical attention and later reported the assault to police. The trial involves six counts of sexual penetration without consent, with both sources agreeing on the core timeline and location, though ABC provides additional context about the victim’s state of mind and social media activity. Yung Filly’s music career, including sales of over 200,000 units, is also noted by both outlets, highlighting the contrast between his public success and the alleged crimes.

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Key details reported by multiple sources:

  • Yung Filly (Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos), 30, is accused of six counts of sexually penetrating a 20-year-old woman without consent in September 2024
  • The alleged assault occurred in room 217 of the Intercontinental Hotel in Perth
  • The victim was a fan of Yung Filly who attended his gig at a bar in Perth’s northern suburbs
  • Yung Filly allegedly bit and slapped the woman during the assault, and she suffered injuries including bruising and bite wounds
  • The incident involved Yung Filly’s all-male entourage, including a minder who took the victim’s phone and later heard him criticize her
  • Yung Filly’s music has sold over 200,000 units in the UK

Points of Difference

Details reported by only one source:

ABC News
  • The victim, now 21, described having 'four or six shots' at the venue before the incident
  • Yung Filly’s social media channels have over 100 million views across his videos
  • The trial is set for two weeks
  • The victim recorded a video expressing admiration for Yung Filly and wanting to marry him
  • The victim wore a 'lucky' white top to the gig, which she later described as 'anything but lucky'
  • Yung Filly was photographed in June last year for ABC News
  • The victim took photos of her injuries and reported the assault to police the next day
  • Yung Filly allegedly anally raped the victim during the incident
The Guardian
  • The victim was invited into a VIP area after the gig where Yung Filly told her 'you’re coming home with me tonight' before touching her inappropriately
  • The pair left the venue at 3am with Yung Filly’s entourage
  • Yung Filly allegedly ordered a Wagyu burger via room service during the assault
  • The victim was told to say 'I’m Filly’s dirty whore' but refused, leading to further violence
  • Yung Filly allegedly grabbed the victim’s breasts as she was leaving the room and commented on their size to his minder

Contradictions

Conflicting information between sources:

  • The Guardian specifies the assault occurred in room 217, while ABC refers to the room only as part of the Intercontinental Hotel without the number
  • ABC states the victim had 'four or six shots' during the night, while the Guardian does not mention alcohol consumption
  • ABC notes the victim wore a 'lucky' white top, which the Guardian does not reference
  • The Guardian describes the victim being taken to room 217 by a minder, while ABC does not specify the room number in its account of the phone being taken

Source Articles

GUARDIAN

British YouTuber Yung Filly appears in Australian court over rape allegations

Rapper pleads not guilty to six counts of sexually penetrating a 20-year-old woman without consent after a gig in Perth A British YouTuber and musician bit and slapped a young female fan while he was raping her after a gig in Western Australia, a court has been told. Yung Filly, 30, has pleaded not guilty to six counts of sexually penetrating a 20-year-old woman without consent in a Perth hotel room in September 2024. Continue reading...

ABC

YouTuber Yung Filly violently sexually assaulted young fan, court hears

A Perth court hears disturbing details of the YouTube personality's alleged sexual assault of a young woman who had a "celebrity crush" on him.