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slowthai charged with two counts of rape relating to September 2021 incident

The 28-year-old rapper has been released on bail, with a hearing set for Oxford Crown Court next month

  • Words: Megan Townsend | Photo: Edwardx
  • 16 May 2023
slowthai charged with two counts of rape relating to September 2021 incident

Content warning: this article includes accounts of sexual assault and may be distressing for some readers.

slowthai has appeared in court today (May 16) charged with two counts of rape, relating to an incident in Oxford in September 2021.

The 28-year-old rapper, real name Tyron Frampton, is charged with oral and vaginal penetrative sex of the same woman without her consent; the prosecutor asked the court to refer the case to crown court, as the charge of rape was an indictable-only.

slowthai appeared at Oxfordshire Magistrates Court only to give his name, date of birth and address.

Frampton was released on bail, with a further hearing scheduled for Oxford Crown Court next month.

Mixmag has contacted representatives for slowthai for comment.

More details to follow.

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