Andres Valencia Barrientos Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges in Perth Trial
A Western Australian jury cleared UK entertainer Yung Filly of multiple sexual assault and strangulation charges following a 2024 nightclub performance. The social media personality was convicted on two counts of assault and faces a sentencing hearing in late August.
Key takeaways
- A Perth jury found Andres Valencia Barrientos not guilty of three counts of sexual penetration without consent.
- Barrientos was convicted on two counts of assault but cleared of strangulation and bodily harm charges.
- The jury failed to reach a verdict on three additional sexual penetration charges, leaving a potential retrial in question.
- The 30-year-old entertainer will remain on bail until a sentencing date is determined on August 21.
Jury Delivers Partial Verdict in Perth Rape Trial
A Western Australian jury has cleared 30-year-old British entertainer Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, known professionally as Yung Filly, of several serious charges originating from a 2024 incident. Following his performance at a nightclub in the Perth suburb of Hillarys, Barrientos faced accusations involving a 20-year-old woman at his hotel. On Friday, the jury returned not guilty verdicts for three counts of sexual penetration without consent.
While the acquittal addressed half of the sexual assault allegations, the jury failed to reach a consensus on three additional counts of sexual penetration without consent. These charges remain unresolved, leaving the prosecution to determine if they will pursue a retrial on those specific counts.
Acquittals on Violence Charges and Assault Convictions
The legal proceedings also addressed allegations of physical violence. The court found Barrientos not guilty of strangulation and one count of assault occasioning bodily harm. However, the deliberative process resulted in a split outcome regarding physical contact; Barrientos was found guilty of two counts of assault. The specific details regarding the nature of these assaults were central to the state's case following the hotel room encounter.
Next Legal Steps and Career Context
The YouTuber remains on bail as the legal process shifts toward sentencing and procedural decisions. Key dates and considerations include:
- August 21: The court will reconvene to establish a date for sentencing on the two assault convictions.
- Prosecutorial Review: Authorities must decide whether to move forward with the three hung jury charges or dismiss them.
Barrientos built his profile through the YouTube collective Beta Squad and has transitioned into British mainstream media. His credits include hosting duties on BBC Three and a featured appearance on Channel 4’s celebrity version of The Great British Bake Off. His professional future remains uncertain as the Western Australian justice system concludes the outstanding elements of this case.
Source: BBC — World
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