A Western Australian court has granted bail to British rapper and prominent YouTube creator Yung Filly, legally clearing him to travel back to his home country ahead of a scheduled retrial on unresolved rape charges. Born Andres Barrientos, the 30-something entertainment personality has been confined to Perth since his late 2024 arrest, which stemmed from allegations that he sexually assaulted, choked and raped a 20-year-old female fan during an Australian tour stop.
Barrientos has maintained a plea of not guilty to all charges brought against him, and his first two-week trial concluded earlier this year in the Western Australia District Court. The jury delivered a mixed verdict: jurors found Barrientos guilty of one count of assault linked to biting the accuser across the face, neck and breasts, which left an open wound, but acquitted him of one count of choking and three separate rape charges. The panel was unable to reach a majority consensus on three outstanding rape charges, leaving those counts unresolved and requiring a retrial.
During Thursday’s bail hearing, Judge Linda Black noted that a significant delay was inevitable before a new trial date could be scheduled for the outstanding charges. Black argued that forcing Barrientos to remain in Western Australia through this extended waiting period would be unfair, pointing out that he has already been required to stay in the country since his 2024 arrest, and that this would mark his second trial related to the incident.
After carefully reviewing the case against the provisions of Western Australia’s Bail Act — including a full assessment of the risk of flight — Black ruled that appropriate bail conditions could be structured to mitigate any concerns, clearing the way for Barrientos to return to the UK. “After careful consideration the accused is allowed to return to UK until he is needed at trial,” Black stated in her ruling.
As part of the approved bail terms, Barrientos is required to reside at a confirmed, undisclosed address in the UK for the duration of the pre-trial period. He must also return to Western Australia no later than 10 days prior to his scheduled court appearance for the retrial. A further condition prohibits Barrientos from publishing, commenting on, or engaging in any public or private discussion related to the ongoing court proceedings, either directly or indirectly.
The case has been adjourned until September 25 for a formal scheduling of the retrial date, and court officials confirmed Barrientos will not be required to attend the September listing hearing. The assault conviction from the first trial remains in place, and Barrientos will be sentenced for that offense following the conclusion of his retrial on the outstanding charges, per standard Western Australian legal procedure.