A trans woman accused of rape has appeared in court.
Maddison Wilson, 37, who identifies as a woman, made her first appearance accused of rape and sexual assault against children at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday in a five-minute hearing.
Wilson, wearing a pink headband and all-black clothing, spoke only to confirm her preferred pronouns of ‘she/her’ when asked by the court’s legal advisor.
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Wilson faces a charge of sexual assault against a boy under 13 and causing or inciting a boy under 13 to engage in sexual activity.
Both charges relate to alleged incidents in Southampton between 2017 and 2020.
Wilson is charged with rape of a girl under 13 and causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity, both in Hull in 2011.
Wilson, of April Square, Portsmouth, will formally enter pleas at Southampton Crown Court on February 26.
