Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy cleared of one count of rape.
The jury at Chester Crown Court deliberated for four days before returning the not guilty verdict on Monday. The other charges against Mendy are still outstanding and he will face a retrial on those charges at a later date.
Mendy’s acquittal on one count of rape is a significant development in the case. However, he still faces the possibility of being convicted of the other charges against him. The retrial is scheduled to take place in September.
The case against Mendy has been highly publicized and has attracted a great deal of attention. The allegations against him are serious and have had a significant impact on his life and career.
Mendy was suspended by Manchester City after he was first charged in August 2021. He has since been released by the club and his contract is due to expire at the end of this month.
The verdict in Mendy’s case is a reminder that the presumption of innocence is a fundamental principle of the British legal system. It is also a reminder that the outcome of a criminal trial can depend on a number of factors, including the evidence presented and the interpretation of that evidence by the jury.
