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British YouTuber Yung Filly Acquitted of Rape Charges in Australia

British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has been acquitted of rape charges in an Australian court.

Editorial Desk

July 31, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Sydney, Australia — British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has been acquitted of all rape charges by an Australian court. The 30-year-old pleaded not guilty to the allegations.

The trial, which took place in a Sydney court, saw Valencia Barrientos maintain his innocence throughout the proceedings. The verdict was delivered following a thorough examination of the evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defense.

Yung Filly, known for his comedic videos — and music, gained significant popularity in the UK and internationally. The charges against him had drawn considerable media attention — and public interest.

No further details about the case or the court’s reasoning were disclosed to the public. The defense team hasn’t issued any statements following the verdict.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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