Michael Ward Denies Rape Charges, Says Car Encounter Was Consensual

At Snaresbrook Crown Court, BAFTA-winning actor Michael Ward denies two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault arising from a January 2023 incident. He told the court that he and the woman flirted at a New Year’s party and then shared passionate kisses in a friend’s car, insisting she participated willingly throughout. The alleged victim said Ward forced her to stay, threatened her and repeated the act while she felt scared and unable to leave. She described feeling “numb” and “frightened” during two separate episodes inside the vehicle. The jury is now examining both accounts as the trial continues.

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