Benjamin Mendy won three titles with Manchester City and was part of France’s World Cup-winning squad in 2018.
In Summary
- Benjamin Mendy has been acquitted of rape and attempted rape charges
- He was accused of alleged rape of a 24-year-old woman and attempted rape of a 29-year-old woman.
- Having lost tome, Mendy is now considering where to continue with professional football.
Former Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy has been acquitted of rape and attempted rape charges by a jury at Chester Crown Court.
The high-profile case involved accusations made by two women, with Mendy vehemently denying the charges throughout the trial.
After careful consideration of the evidence presented, the jury of six men and six women reached a unanimous verdict of not guilty.
The allegations stemmed from incidents that took place at Mendy’s home in Cheshire.
The first charge related to an alleged rape of a 24-year-old woman in October 2020, while the second charge accused Mendy of attempted rape involving a 29-year-old woman two years earlier. Mendy consistently maintained that the encounters were consensual.
Mendy to decide on Football career.
Following the verdict, Mendy expressed relief and gratitude for the jury’s decision.
Benjamin would like to thank the members of the jury for focusing on the evidence of this trial rather than the romour and innuendo that have followed this case from the onset,”
Mendy’s lawyer Jenny Wiltshire said in a statement.
He now faces the task of contemplating his future in professional football. The accusations had undoubtedly cast a shadow over his career, and the outcome of the trial will undoubtedly impact his next steps.
Mendy won three titles with City and was part of France’s World Cup-winning squad in 2018.
