Overview

• Andrew Johnston, 30, was found not guilty of two rape charges and one sexual assault charge by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.
• The allegations included claims of condom removal without consent and repeated choking during consensual encounters, which Johnston denied as fabrications.
• Johnston described the sexual encounters as consensual, asserting he always used protection and was never aggressive.
• The trial followed years of legal scrutiny that derailed Johnston’s career, with the singer stating he has not performed publicly since the accusations surfaced.
• Johnston, who rose to fame as a finalist on Britain’s Got Talent in 2008, expressed relief at the verdict and plans to rebuild his life and career.