turnerturner published Rape accused face fresh trial after hung jury

Two men face a fresh trial over claims they raped a 24-year-old woman they met in a Nottingham club. After discussing the case for two days, a jury was unable to reach a verdict at Nottingham Crown Court. It was discharged and a new jury will hear the case, which is due to begin on December 5. Pleading not guilty to rape are Artjom Nepryahim, 25, of Preston Road, Liverpool and Jesse Burgoine, 28, of Water End, Wrestlingworth, Bedfordshire Tina Dempster, prosecuting, told the court she had...