Former Spandau Ballet Singer Convicted of Rape

A former singer who performed with Spandau Ballet has been found guilty of rape following a trial in London, marking a significant criminal conviction involving a public figure from the music and theatre scene. Ross Davidson, 37, who previously used the stage name Ross Wild, was convicted by a jury at Wood Green Crown Court after being accused by two women of serious sexual offences. Davidson, who lived in Finchley, north London, had denied all allegations and told the court that any sexual activity was consensual. Jurors deliberated for more than eleven hours before finding him guilty. The case has drawn attention due to Davidson’s past appearances in high profile stage productions and his association with a well known band, placing the trial firmly in the public spotlight while highlighting the responsibility of the justice system to assess evidence independently of celebrity status.

The court heard that Davidson was convicted of raping a woman at his London home in March 2015. The woman told jurors that she woke to find herself being assaulted while asleep and said she felt frightened and unable to react. Her evidence included claims that Davidson had previously spoken about being interested in sexual situations involving someone who was not moving. Prosecutors argued that this conversation supported her account of the assault. The jury accepted her testimony, rejecting Davidson’s assertion that the encounter was consensual. The case focused heavily on issues of consent, vulnerability, and trust, with prosecutors emphasising that unconsciousness or fear removes any possibility of lawful consent under criminal law.

Davidson was also convicted of attempted rape and sexual assault against a second woman during an incident in Thailand in December 2019. The court heard that the two had met through a dating app and that the woman resisted his actions. As part of the proceedings, Davidson had already pleaded guilty to a separate voyeurism offence relating to the same woman, after secretly recording her while she slept. Prosecutors described a pattern of behaviour that contrasted sharply with the public image Davidson had cultivated as a performer. The jury found that the evidence showed deliberate and unlawful actions rather than misunderstandings or miscommunication between adults.

Throughout the trial, Davidson described himself as sex positive, saying he believed in open dialogue and open minded attitudes toward relationships. Prosecutors challenged this characterisation, arguing that his behaviour demonstrated disregard for consent and personal boundaries. They told the court that both women had been drawn to him by his charm and public profile before experiencing what they described as a much darker side. The guilty verdicts conclude a case that has attracted public attention due to Davidson’s previous work in music and theatre, while reinforcing that criminal accountability applies equally regardless of profession or fame.