Benjamin Mendy acquitted of the latest rape charges: he bursts into tears – Corriere.it

The 12 Chester court jurors, after just over three hours, unanimously declared Benjamin Mendy not guilty. As reported by The Equipand former defender of the Manchester Citywho was accused of rape and attempted rape in 2018 and 2020, when the verdict was announced, he would burst into tears. French was already acquitted of six other rape charges last January: Benjamin Mendy would like to thank the jury members for focusing on the evidence in this trial, rather than the rumors and insinuations that have followed this case from the outset — said Jenny Wiltshire, one of French’s attorneys — This is the second time he’s been tried and found not guilty by a jury. pleased that both juries returned the correct verdicts.

Many trophies, then the beginning of an ordeal

Almost three years have passed since the police began investigating this case – continued the lawyer – Mr. Mendy tried to stay strong, but the proceedings inevitably took a serious toll on him. He thanks everyone who has supported him through this ordeal and now asks that his privacy be respected so he can start rebuilding his life. Mendy, who grew up playing football in Le Havre, made his debut in the first team at the age of 16. So one season at the Monk and in the summer of 2017 the transition to Manchester City for almost 60 million euros. On the showcase a Ligue 1, 4 Premiers, as many English League cups, two Community Shields, an English Cup and the 2018 World Cup with France. Currently without a team, because the contract that bound him to City expired on 1 July.