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Benjamin Mendy Declared Not Guilty in Latest Rape Accusations


Fri 14 Jul 2023 | 08:15 PM
Rana Atef

Former Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy was declared, Friday, not guilty of raping a woman and attempting to rape another.

Mendy was accused of attacking a 24-year-old woman at his mansion in Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire in October 2020.

In addition, he was accused of the attempted rape of another woman two years before.

Earlier, The French international was cleared of six accusations of rape and one sexual assault in January.

Mendy broke down in tears when he was cleared. His lawyers said that he need to focus on "rebuilding his life" and a return to being on the top of his game.

Jenny Wiltshire, Head of Serious & General Crime at Hickman & Rose said: "Benjamin Mendy would like to thank the members of the jury for focussing on the evidence in this trial, rather than on the rumour and innuendo that have followed this case from the outset.

"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.

"It has been almost 3 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."