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Female submariner says Navy colleague raped her at Faslane

BBC News Wednesday 27 May 2026, 13:09 UTC 1 min read
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A female submariner has alleged that a colleague raped her at Faslane. The accused, Jake Wilson, has denied the allegations and has filed a special defence asserting consent.

Jake Wilson, from Gosport in Hampshire, denies rape and has lodged a special defence of consent.
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