Ricky Shepherd, 47, is on trial at Bournemouth Crown Court for multiple charges, including rape and attempted rape, stemming from an incident on November 24, 2023. The complainant, who had been drinking at a military base, accepted Shepherd’s offer to sleep in his bed. Prosecutor Richard Onslow highlighted that she communicated her desire to just sleep and resisted his advances. Shepherd claims their interaction was consensual, stating they mutually removed their underwear and engaged in sex. He expressed confusion over the rape accusation, suggesting that the complainant felt embarrassed about the incident. Shepherd denies all charges, and the trial continues.
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