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| Senior politician's son is convicted of rape | Senior politician's son is convicted of rape |
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| A 31-year-old Cardiff man has been convicted of rape. | A 31-year-old Cardiff man has been convicted of rape. |
| Jonathon James Drakeford is the son of Welsh Government Minister Mark Drakeford, the front runner in the Welsh Labour leadership contest. | Jonathon James Drakeford is the son of Welsh Government Minister Mark Drakeford, the front runner in the Welsh Labour leadership contest. |
| Mark Drakeford said his family had been through a "distressing period" and its thoughts "are with all those caught up in it, especially the victim". | Mark Drakeford said his family had been through a "distressing period" and its thoughts "are with all those caught up in it, especially the victim". |
| Jonathon James Drakeford is expected to be sentenced later this week, following his conviction at Cardiff Crown Court. | Jonathon James Drakeford is expected to be sentenced later this week, following his conviction at Cardiff Crown Court. |
| In a statement released to BBC Wales Mark Drakeford said: "This has been a distressing period for our family. | In a statement released to BBC Wales Mark Drakeford said: "This has been a distressing period for our family. |
| "Our thoughts are with all those caught up in it, especially the victim. | "Our thoughts are with all those caught up in it, especially the victim. |
| "There will be nothing further to add to this statement on this personal and private matter." |