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Rapper Yung Filly tells trial 'vibes were good' with woman who accuses him of rape
Barrientos told jurors the encounter was consensual and denied all 10 charges after admitting he bit the woman multiple times.
- On Monday, British YouTube star Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, known as Yung Filly, testified in Perth District Court, denying 10 charges including rape and assault from a September 2024 incident involving a 20-year-old fan.
- The 30-year-old Londoner is accused of assaulting the fan after inviting her to his hotel room, with allegations including biting, slapping, and strangling; Barrientos maintains the encounter was entirely consensual.
- Barrientos told the jury the "vibes were good" when they met at Bar1 in Hillarys, claiming he only placed his hand on her waist and denying he touched her breast or put hands down her pants.
- Judge Linda Black discharged a juror on medical grounds and markedly increased courtroom security after a "breach" of court protocols published on social media over the weekend.
- Barrientos defended taking the fan's phone, saying it is "standard practice" to "ensure our privacy," as his testimony is expected to continue throughout the day.
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