British rapper and YouTuber Yung Filly was found not guilty of raping a woman following a concert in Perth, Western Australia [1].
The verdict concludes a high-profile legal battle for Andres Barrientos, who faces the professional consequences of a criminal conviction despite avoiding the most serious charge.
While the jury acquitted Barrientos of the rape charge, they found him guilty of two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm [1], [2]. The convictions relate to an incident in a hotel room where the rapper bit the woman [2], [3]. The woman involved in the case was 20 years old [4].
Court documents indicate the alleged incident occurred in 2024 [1]. The jury concluded there was insufficient evidence to secure a conviction for rape, but determined that the act of biting constituted a criminal assault [1], [2].
Barrientos will remain on bail until Aug. 21, 2024 [2]. The court will decide on a sentencing date after that period expires [2].
"The jury found Yung Filly not guilty of rape but guilty of two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm," BBC News said [1].
“Yung Filly was acquitted of the rape charge but the court convicted him of assault after he admitted to biting the woman.”
The acquittal on the primary charge of rape prevents a lengthy prison sentence, but the convictions for assault occasioning bodily harm establish a criminal record for Barrientos. This legal outcome creates a complex public image for the entertainer, as he is cleared of the most severe allegation while still being legally responsible for physical harm caused to the victim.
