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Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape

BBC World reports: The fashion tycoon, who set up Superdry with Julian Dunkerton in 2003, was on an "impromptu night out" on 6 May 2022 which ended at the woman's flat, the court was told during his trial. I will not soften that word to make it easier for you or anyone else to he

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BRIC Team
May 7, 2026 · 1 min read · 4 views
Originally reported by BBC World
Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape

Key Takeaways

  • BBC World reports: The fashion tycoon, who set up Superdry with Julian Dunkerton in 2003, was on an "impromptu night out" on 6 May 2022 which ended at the woman's flat, the court was told during his trial.
  • It has followed me into my relationships, into the way I try to trust, into moments where connection should feel safe but doesn't," she read to the court.Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram.
  • This story has been edited and re-presented by BRIC Team.
  • I will not soften that word to make it easier for you or anyone else to hear; it belongs to the truth of your actions.

BBC World reports: The fashion tycoon, who set up Superdry with Julian Dunkerton in 2003, was on an "impromptu night out" on 6 May 2022 which ended at the woman's flat, the court was told during his trial. I will not soften that word to make it easier for you or anyone else to hear; it belongs to the truth of your actions. "I am still here, still standing, still reclaiming every part of myself you tried to take.

"What you did to me did not end that day. It has followed me into my relationships, into the way I try to trust, into moments where connection should feel safe but doesn't," she read to the court.Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630.Violence against womenSuperdryGloucestershireCheltenham

Key facts

  • I will not soften that word to make it easier for you or anyone else to hear; it belongs to the truth of your actions.
  • "I am still here, still standing, still reclaiming every part of myself you tried to take.
  • "What you did to me did not end that day.

Originally reported by BBC World. This story has been edited and re-presented by BRIC Team.

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