https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-k-man-accused-of-drugging-sexually-abusing-wife-with-12-other-men-goes-on-trialContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-k-man-accused-of-drugging-sexually-abusing-wife-with-12-other-men-goes-on-trialhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-k-man-accused-of-drugging-sexually-abusing-wife-with-12-other-men-goes-on-trial#u55701Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:11:49 +0000A man from Stockport and 12 other men have begun a trial in Manchester accused of drugging and sexually abusing the man's wife. Prosecutors allege the abuse occurred over a period of 20 years, during which the victim was rendered unconscious. The legal proceedings have reached the stage of jury selection. Among the defendants is a pensioner accused of participating in the rape conspiracy.Why it mattersThe case involves allegations of systematic sexual violence and chemical restraint within a domestic setting. The duration of the alleged crimes spans two decades. This trial seeks to determ