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Yung Filly gives evidence in Perth trial, denies allegations of sexual assault - Perth, WA
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British rapper and You Tube personality Yung Filly has taken the witness stand in his Perth District Court trial, denying allegations of sexual assault and saying the encounter was consensual.
British entertainer Yung Filly, whose real name is Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has appeared in court to give evidence in his trial over serious sexual assault allegations in Western Australia.
The 30-year-old rapper and You Tube personality is facing charges relating to an alleged incident involving a woman he met after a performance in Perth in September 2024. The trial is being heard in the Perth District Court, where Barrientos has pleaded not guilty to the allegations.
During his testimony, Barrientos denied that he sexually assaulted or harmed the woman, telling the court that the sexual encounter was consensual. He said he believed the interaction between them was positive and rejected claims that he used violence or intimidation.
The court previously heard the prosecution’s allegations that the woman, who was a fan of the entertainer, initially had a consensual interaction with Barrientos but alleged that the situation later became non-consensual and violent. Prosecutors told the jury the woman suffered injuries and reported the matter to police after the alleged incident.
Barrientos addressed evidence presented during the trial, including allegations about injuries and the circumstances surrounding the night. He disputed claims that he assaulted the woman and described some physical contact differently from the prosecution’s version of events.
The court has heard detailed evidence from both sides throughout the trial. Prosecutors have presented the woman’s account and medical evidence relating to alleged injuries, while the defence has challenged aspects of the allegations and questioned the interpretation of events.
Barrientos also discussed his personal practices around privacy at events, including asking people not to record certain private interactions. The prosecution questioned some of his assumptions and decisions during cross-examination.
The case has attracted significant attention because of Yung Filly’s international profile. He became well known through comedy videos, You Tube content and music, building a large following before expanding into television and entertainment projects.
However, the court proceedings focus only on the evidence presented in the trial. Barrientos remains legally presumed innocent unless the prosecution proves the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
The trial is continuing, with the jury expected to consider evidence from both the prosecution and defence before reaching a verdict.
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British entertainer Yung Filly, whose real name is Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has appeared in court to give evidence in his trial over serious sexual assault allegations in Western Australia.
The 30-year-old rapper and You Tube personality is facing charges relating to an alleged incident involving a woman he met after a performance in Perth in September 2024. The trial is being heard in the Perth District Court, where Barrientos has pleaded not guilty to the allegations.
During his testimony, Barrientos denied that he sexually assaulted or harmed the woman, telling the court that the sexual encounter was consensual. He said he believed the interaction between them was positive and rejected claims that he used violence or intimidation.
The court previously heard the prosecution’s allegations that the woman, who was a fan of the entertainer, initially had a consensual interaction with Barrientos but alleged that the situation later became non-consensual and violent. Prosecutors told the jury the woman suffered injuries and reported the matter to police after the alleged incident.
Barrientos addressed evidence presented during the trial, including allegations about injuries and the circumstances surrounding the night. He disputed claims that he assaulted the woman and described some physical contact differently from the prosecution’s version of events.
The court has heard detailed evidence from both sides throughout the trial. Prosecutors have presented the woman’s account and medical evidence relating to alleged injuries, while the defence has challenged aspects of the allegations and questioned the interpretation of events.
Barrientos also discussed his personal practices around privacy at events, including asking people not to record certain private interactions. The prosecution questioned some of his assumptions and decisions during cross-examination.
The case has attracted significant attention because of Yung Filly’s international profile. He became well known through comedy videos, You Tube content and music, building a large following before expanding into television and entertainment projects.
However, the court proceedings focus only on the evidence presented in the trial. Barrientos remains legally presumed innocent unless the prosecution proves the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
The trial is continuing, with the jury expected to consider evidence from both the prosecution and defence before reaching a verdict.
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