A man has been found not guilty of rape and sexual assault at the Green Man Festival, leading to emotional scenes in court. Thomas Mason, 28, wept as the jury delivered the not-guilty verdicts at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court. The trial revealed that Mason and the complainant met while dancing at the festival. They went back to her tent, where consensual relations turned painful, leading her to ask him to stop.
The accusations included claims of unwanted touching and violence, leaving the complainant scared and in distress. However, Mason insisted on his innocence throughout the proceedings. After the jury’s decision, Mason was acquitted of all charges and released from custody, visibly relieved. The case drew significant attention and sparked discussions on festival safety and consent.