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Mendy found not guilty of six counts of rape

Benjamin Mendy, a defender for Manchester City, was cleared on six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

After a six-month trial, the judgement was announced at Chester Crown Court on Friday.

European fullback Six counts of rape against four women and a sixth case of sexual assault against a fifth woman were dropped against Mendy, who was found not guilty of both charges.

On one further case of rape and one more count of attempted rape, the jury was unable to come to a verdict.

Assaults allegedly committed against five women between October 2020 and August 2021 led to Mendy’s arrest and subsequent charges.

Three counts of rape against co-defendant Louis Saha Matturie were dismissed. Three allegations of rape and three counts of sexual assault against him were the subject of inconclusive jury decisions.

On the counts where the jury was deadlocked, the prosecution will request a new trial.

Premier League City champions suspended Mendy in August 2021 after he was placed on remand. In January of last year, the 28-year-old was let out of jail.

City said in a statement on Friday: “Manchester City FC notes the verdict from Chester Crown Court today, where a jury has found Benjamin Mendy not guilty of seven charges.

“The jury is hung on two charges and the trial is now over.

“Given there are open matters related to this case, the Club is not in a position to comment further at this time.”

When Pep Guardiola, the manager of City, held a press conference shortly after the results, he was questioned about Mendy.

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