Yung Filly faces retrial on three rape charges


British rapper Yung Filly (real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos) will return to court in Perth on 27 August after a jury found him not guilty on three rape counts but guilty on two assault cases.


Case background


The case originates from a 2024 nightclub performance in Hillarys, a suburb of Perth. According to court testimony, Yung Filly allegedly assaulted a 20‑year‑old fan in a hotel room following the show, claiming consensual sex before becoming violent.


Verdict details



  • Not guilty on three rape charges

  • Acquitted of one assault and one strangulation charge

  • Convicted on two assault charges, sentencing pending until after retrial


Next steps


The Australian court will apply to vary Yung Filly’s bail on 27 August. The retrial date remains to be set, and the prosecution says the complainant is willing to testify again.


Public reaction


The case has spurred debate on celebrity accountability and the treatment of defendants in high‑profile sexual assault trials.


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