More Women Accuse Convicted Rapist Zhenhao Zou of Sexual Assault

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Twenty-three additional women have reported allegations against Zhenhao Zou, a Chinese PhD student recently convicted in London for drugging and raping ten women across two continents, according to the Metropolitan Police. The police revealed that Zou had recorded video evidence of potentially 50 more victims, leading them to believe his offenses span a much larger group than initially identified.

Some survivors have spoken to BBC World Service about their experiences. One woman, known as Alice, stated that she was drugged and assaulted by Zou in London after he spiked her drink during a gathering at his residence. Another victim, referred to as Rachel, reported a similar ordeal occurring in Zou's hometown of Dongguan, China, in 2022.

Complicating the situation, many victims expressed difficulty in coming forward due to language barriers, cultural stigma, and fears regarding the legal process in the UK. Commander Kevin Southworth of the Met Police indicated that a second trial for Zou is possible as officers investigate the latest allegations. Zou's sentencing is set for June 2024.

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