Australia
UK YouTuber Yung Filly found not guilty of Perth rape
British YouTuber Yung Filly has been acquitted of raping a woman following a nightclub performance in Perth.
British internet personality Yung Filly has been found not guilty of raping a twenty-year-old woman in Western Australia. The verdict concludes a high-profile legal process that has detained the prominent entertainer in the country since the charges were first laid.
According to reporting by wire services, the thirty-year-old entertainer was acquitted of the violent sexual assault, which was alleged to have occurred in Perth. The incident was reported to have taken place following a nightclub concert in 2024.
Since being charged by Western Australia Police, Yung Filly had been unable to leave Australia without court permission. The travel restrictions placed on him during the pre-trial period meant he had to remain in the country, halting his international touring and filming commitments.
Further specifics about the trial proceedings, including the exact evidence presented by the prosecution and the defence, remain limited. It is currently not confirmed when the YouTuber will depart Australia, or if he intends to make a public statement regarding the jury's decision.
The trial has drawn major public interest due to the entertainer's significant global profile. He has built a massive online brand with millions of followers across YouTube and other social media platforms, known primarily for his comedy content and music.
With the trial now concluded and the not-guilty verdict delivered, observers will watch to see when the entertainer will travel back to the United Kingdom to resume his digital media career.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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