Former Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been acquitted of charges of rape and attempted rape. The 28-year-old was accused of attacking a 24-year-old woman at his £4m mansion in Cheshire in October 2020, as well as attempting to rape another woman, aged 29, at his home two years prior. Mendy had previously been cleared of six rape charges in January. The French international broke down in tears as the jury foreman announced the not guilty verdicts after a three-week trial at Chester Crown Court. This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available.
How did Benjamin Mendy react to the not guilty verdict and what was the duration of the trial at Chester Crown Court
Former Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been acquitted of charges of rape and attempted rape, a decision that has left many shocked. The 28-year-old, who had already been cleared of similar charges earlier this year, faced accusations of attacking a young woman at his luxurious £4m mansion in Cheshire in October 2020. Additionally, he was accused of attempting to rape another woman two years prior.
The trial at Chester Crown Court lasted three weeks, and emotions ran high as Mendy anxiously awaited the jury’s verdict. The tension finally broke when the foreman announced the not guilty verdicts, prompting Mendy to break down in tears of relief and disbelief.
This is truly a developing story, and as further details emerge, we will continue to provide updates.
I’m relieved to hear that Benjamin Mendy has been acquitted of rape charges. It’s important to remember that everyone is innocent until proven guilty.