UPDATE: British YouTube rapper Yung Filly, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has been granted permission to return to the UK while facing serious sex assault charges. The decision comes as he awaits trial for allegations of rape, choking, and assault stemming from an incident in Perth, Australia, last year.
In a swift court ruling earlier today, Judge Gary Massey approved Mr. Barrientos’s request, allowing him to leave Perth on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He will spend the Christmas holidays in the UK and is required to return to Western Australia by January 7, 2024.
Mr. Barrientos is currently on bail in Western Australia, having been extradited from Brisbane shortly after the alleged assault, which took place in a hotel room on November 15, 2022. He has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including two additional counts of rape that he has yet to formally plead to.
During today’s court session, the rapper was subjected to public hostility, with an individual approaching him and making gestures as he exited the courthouse. In response, Mr. Barrientos quickly entered a waiting black Mercedes van, highlighting the intense scrutiny he is under.
Judge Massey stipulated 18 bail conditions that Yung Filly must adhere to in order to ensure he returns for his trial scheduled for July 2024. These conditions require him to remain at a designated address in Kent while in the UK, maintain active location services on his electronic devices, and refrain from discussing his legal matters on social media.
A $100,000 surety was presented to the court, alongside a personal undertaking of the same amount, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Yung Filly’s continuing legal troubles have elevated his profile, drawing significant attention on social media platforms and raising questions about the accountability of public figures.
The developments in this high-profile case resonate widely, as they involve serious allegations that impact not only the individuals involved but also the broader conversation about consent and accountability in the entertainment industry.
As the trial approaches, observers are keen to see how Mr. Barrientos will navigate the conditions set by the court and what implications this will have for his career and personal life. Immediate attention will be on his compliance with the bail conditions and his return to Australia for the trial.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
