In brief
After a jury acquitted Yung Filly on three rape counts, the rapper still faces ten offences, including assault. He was found guilty on two assault charges, which will be sentenced later. The retrial, scheduled after the bail variation hearing, will decide the remaining cases while the prosecution prepares further testimony. The case fuels debate on celebrity influence and sexual misconduct.
Yung Filly, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, was cleared by a jury on three rape claims. However, the court couldn't decide on the other cases and the singer will face a retrial.
He was accused of raping a 20‑year‑old fan at a Perth nightclub in 2024 and of assaulting her in a hotel room. While he was found not guilty on three counts of rape, the jury found him guilty on two assault charges.
The actor‑rap‑vlogger will appear again on 27 August to ask for his bail to be varied, but the exact date for the retrial is still unannounced.
Prosecutors say the complainant is ready to provide further evidence, and that the case illustrates how fame can influence a hunt for justice.
Yung’s story continues to stir debate on the ethics of social‑media stars and sexual offences in public life.
