Benjamin Mendy, a former Manchester City left-back, was found not guilty Friday in two rape cases during a retrial. He had previously been found not guilty in January of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, but the jury couldn't reach verdicts on the other two counts which prompted Friday's retrial.
French footballer Benjamin Mendy leaves Chester Crown Court in Chester, north-west England, on July 14, 2023, having been cleared of one count of rape and another of attempted rape. A UK court jury on Friday acquitted former Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy of one count of rape and another of attempted rape. Mendy, 28, had been on trial at Chester Crown Court, northwest England, after previously being cleared of six counts of rape and one of sexual assault.
"This is the second time that Mr. Mendy has been tried and found not guilty by a jury. He is delighted that both juries reached the correct verdicts," Mendy's solicitor said in a statement after the verdict."It has been almost three years since the police started investigating this matter. Mr. Mendy has tried to remain strong but the process has, inevitably had a serious impact on him.
"He thanks everyone who has supported him throughout this ordeal and now asks for privacy so he can begin rebuilding his life."Allegations against Mendy
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