Spandau Ballet Singer Jailed for Rape, Sexual Assault

0:00On April 30th, former Span Dow Valetsinger, Ross Davidson, just got hit with a 14-year prison sentence for raping and sexually assaulting six. Women, the 38-year-old Scotsman, who performed under the name Ross Wild, was convicted on two counts of rape, one attempted rape, three sexual, assault, and two voyeurism charges. These attacks happened between August 2013 and December 2019. Davidson built a bit of fame starring in the West End show we will rock you, and later Fronting Span Dow Ballet in 2018. He saw himself as a sex symbol, pushing his kinks like sex with sleeping women and secretly filming it, claiming everything stayed consensual. Victims described deep scars, from losing trust in the world to battling anxiety, depression, and a sense of stolen innocence. One said her life changed forever, leaving her just surviving day to day. Juries didn't buy his denials after two trials, one in July 2024, and a retrial in January. Prosecutors painted him as a predator who used charm and looks to

1:04chorus women, turning down no into force when his demands weren't met. Police found videos proving the non-consent, shattering his story of mutual gains. With 679 days already served on remand, he'll be up for a release after two-thirds of the term. This case shows fame doesn't shield predators and brave victims stepping up can bring real accountability.