Trial Begins for Joseph Eubank on Rape Charges

Joseph Eubank, the 27-year-old son of former boxing champion Chris Eubank, is on trial at Lewes Crown Court for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl on Brighton Beach on July 16, 2022. The prosecution claims Eubank dragged the girl, who was heavily intoxicated and unable to stand, across the beach after a brief conversation where she revealed her age. The alleged victim stated that Eubank helped her up after she fell multiple times before he forced her to engage in sexual acts. Eubank admits to having sexual contact but denies the charges of rape, claiming the encounter was consensual. The girl received a concerning message hours after the incident, prompting her to report the matter to police two months later. The trial is ongoing, with the jury considering the issue of consent given the girl's vulnerable state due to her age and intoxication.