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Who is Zara Phythian? ‘Doctor Strange’ actress JAILED for 8 years over teen’s sexual abuse

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Zara Phythian and her husband Victor Marke were accused of assaulting the youngster “once or twice a month” beginning in 2005. Zara Phythian, star of ‘Doctor Strange,’ has been sentenced to up to eight years in prison for sexually assaulting a child aged 13 to 15 with her husband Victor Marke. Marke was also accused of sexually assaulting a second girl. Marke received a 14-year jail term.

What did Zara Phythian do?

The 38-year-old ‘Marvel’ actress Zara Phythian allegedly gave the victim rum and asked her if she wanted to “play dare” with her husband. Marke, 59, a martial arts teacher, is accused of having s*x with the schoolgirl roughly 20 times on several dates. Over a three-year period beginning in 2005, the married couple Zara Phythian and Victor Marke was accused of assaulting the youngster “once or twice a month.”

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What did the victims say?

The victims, who are now adults, allegedly reported the abuse to authorities years later. “I think they spotted a vulnerability in me and preyed on it,” one victim claimed in a police interview that was taped. Prior to their punishment, prosecutor Ahmed Hossain QC read out the victim statements. According to the victim, the pair “robbed” her of her innocence and “corrupted” her growth.

The girl said that Marke “took turns” having intercourse with them both. According to her, the abuse persisted until she was 18. “I’ve reached the age of maturity. All of my grief, rage, hatred, and shame are now yours. Each of you, “the victim stated Judge Mark Watson stated in court that he felt the abuse began on purpose. “I consider you to be the main factor behind the abuse. You were obviously aware of the first occurrence but appeared to be sleeping. This could only have been a pre-planned ploy “He stated. “The majority of people have held and continue to hold you in great regard. That’s because your work [as martial arts instructors] has had a beneficial influence.”

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