Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Former Conservative politician Philip Young has been charged with 56 offenses, including multiple counts of rape against his ex-wife, Joanne Young.
Young, 49, a former Swindon borough councillor from 2007 to 2010 and now living in Enfield, appeared before Swindon Magistrates' Court, confirming his name and address but entering no plea.
In addition, he received charges of administering a substance to facilitate sexual activity, voyeurism, and possession of indecent and extreme images.
Young faces a list of criminal charges, including 11 counts of rape, seven counts of sexual assault by penetration, four counts of sexual touching, 11 counts of administering a substance with intent to stupefy/overpower to allow sexual activity, and 13 counts of voyeurism specific to videos.
He was remanded in custody until a Jan. 23 hearing at Swindon Crown Court.
