On the 14th of July, an important legal development unfolded in the case involving the renowned French footballer, Benjamin Mendy.
The Chester court, presided over by a panel of 12 jurors, dedicated over three hours to the meticulous consideration of the charges brought against Mendy. Ultimately, the culmination of their collective deliberation resulted in a unanimous declaration of Benjamin’s innocence regarding the accusations of rape and attempted rape.
This marked the conclusion of Mendy’s second trial, a legal saga that had gripped attention due to the gravity of the charges and the prominence of the former Manchester City player. The allegations, stemming from incidents in 2018 and 2020, had previously led to an inconclusive outcome in the initial trial, with the jury unable to reach a verdict.
When the verdict was announced, the 28-year-old defender burst into tears before being officially released. He had already been found not guilty of six other charges of rape and a sexual assault last January.
“Benjamin Mendy would like to thank the members of the jury for focusing on the evidence in this trial, rather than the rumors and innuendo that have followed this case from the start,” said Jenny Wiltshire, one of the Frenchman’s attorneys.
