Footballer Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges
A professional footballer has been found not guilty of sexual assault following a trial. The verdict was delivered today, concluding a legal process that has garnered significant public attention.
The prosecution had alleged that the footballer sexually assaulted a woman, referred to as EM, in a hotel room. EM testified during the trial, detailing her account of the events.Supporters of EM were present outside the courthouse, holding signs that read “We believe her,” “Justice for EM,” and “My dress is not a yes.”
Conversely, the defense team argued that EM’s testimony was contradicted by eyewitness accounts. Other individuals present in the hotel room that night, who were not charged in connection with the incident, reportedly stated that EM was “vocal” about her sexual desires. The defense contended that the evidence suggested EM was a willing participant who later experienced regret. They further argued that intoxication, in this specific case, did not equate to incapacity, presenting video evidence they claimed showed EM did not exhibit signs of severe intoxication.
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