Slowthai pleads not guilty to two charges of rape

Content warning: This article contains information relating to sexual assault

Slowthai has pleaded not guilty to two charges of rape.

The 28-year-old UK rapper, real name Tyron Frampton, initially appeared in court when he was charged last month, and has now entered his plea to the charges. He is accused of raping a woman twice on 8th September, 2021.

Co-defendant Alex Blake-Walker, 25, pleaded not guilty at Oxford Crown Court to one charge of sexually assaulting the same woman. He is also charged with raping and sexually assaulting a second complainant. Judge Michael Gledhill KC released the two defendants on conditional bail with a trial date set for July 2024, the BBC reports. 

Frampton recently withdrew from a gig at Wembley Stadium on 8th July, at which he was due to support Blur. He's also been removed from the line-ups for this year's Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds festivals.

In a statement posted on social media in May, Frampton denied all charges, writing: “I am innocent and I am confident my name will be cleared. Until then I will apply my energy to [ensuring] this is concluded swiftly and justly. I ask that my supporters don't comment about this situation and respect the process and privacy of my family during this time."

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this article, the following organisations may be able to provide help and advice:

In the UK 

Victim Support

Provides help and information for anyone who has been affected by a crime, including a violent or sexual assault, or is wary about involving the police.

Helpline: 0845 30 30 900 (Seven days a week)

Website: www.victimsupport.org

The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre

Support and information for women and girls who have been raped or sexually abused, however long ago and whatever the circumstances.

Helpline: 0845 1221 331 (Seven days a week)

Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk

In North America

RAINN

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization

The National Sexual Assault Hotline (24 hours, seven days a week):800.656.HOPE (4673), online.rainn.org, rainn.org/es

Website: https://www.rainn.org/

National Sexual Violence Resource Center

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence. 

Directory of organizations: https://www.nsvrc.org/organizations

Website: https://www.nsvrc.org/