By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: UK Jury Clears Benjamin Mendy of Rape Charges: Three-Year Legal Battle Ends
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
Sport

UK Jury Clears Benjamin Mendy of Rape Charges: Three-Year Legal Battle Ends

Yusuf Abubakar
By Yusuf Abubakar
Published: July 14, 2023
Share
3 Min Read
Benjamin Mendy
Benjamin Mendy
SHARE

Former Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy was overcome with emotion as a UK jury cleared him of sex offenses, bringing an end to a grueling three-year court ordeal.

Mendy, 28, broke down in tears, placing his head on his knees and wiping away tears upon hearing the verdict at Chester Crown Court in northwest England.

The jury, consisting of six men and six women, deliberated for approximately three hours and 15 minutes before delivering not guilty verdicts on one count of rape and another of attempted rape.

This outcome comes after Mendy had previously been cleared in January of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault following a lengthy six-month trial.

- Advertisement -

However, the jury in that trial was unable to reach a verdict on two other counts, leading to a retrial. The star footballer, who would have faced a significant prison sentence if convicted, vehemently denied all charges against him.

Mendy’s co-defendant, Louis Saha Matturie, a 41-year-old alleged “fixer,” was also found not guilty by the jury in the earlier trial, regarding three counts of rape involving two teenagers.

Additionally, the jury was unable to reach verdicts on three counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault against Matturie, brought by five other women. Matturie will face a separate retrial later this year.

During the trial, the prosecution alleged that Mendy was a sexual “predator” who engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with young women provided by Matturie at parties hosted at his luxury residence in the vicinity of Manchester.

- Advertisement -

Both Mendy and Matturie denied the allegations, asserting that any sexual encounters they had with women were consensual.

Mendy, who became the record signing for a defender when he joined Manchester City from French club Monaco in 2017, made 75 appearances for the team. Unfortunately, his playing time was hampered by injuries and a decline in form.

Mendy, a key member of France’s World Cup-winning squad in 2018, earned his last international cap in November 2019.

The prolonged legal proceedings caused Mendy to miss out on Manchester City’s remarkable treble achievement last season, where they secured the English Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League titles.

Following the verdict, Mendy’s legal team released a statement expressing their client’s delight at being acquitted in both trials.

They thanked the jury members for focusing on the evidence presented rather than the rumors and speculation surrounding the case.

Acknowledging the toll the process had taken on Mendy, they requested privacy as he embarks on rebuilding his life.

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:Benjamin Mendy
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByYusuf Abubakar
Follow:
Yusuf Abubakar, Born in the mid-’90s, a recipient of various meritorious awards, a passionate entrepreneur, an advocate of good governance, a toast master and a patriotic Nigerian.
Previous Article Tinubu to Attend AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Kenya
Next Article LASU Denies Cultist Attack at Poco Lee Homecoming Concert

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,605.00
Sell Rate ₦1,620.00

Last updated: 5 days ago (June 3, 2025 2:33 pm)

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

USD/NGN Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

NIN Registration for Inmates Yet to Begin in 256 Correctional Centres, Report Reveals
News
Anambra, Osun Polls: APC Faces Internal Strife as Soludo and Adeleke Engage President Tinubu Amid Election Tensions
Politics Top stories
Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Adeboye Shares Divine Directive: Leaving RCCG Could Lead to Tragic Loss
News
Anglican Bishop of Lafia Calls on President Tinubu to Address Root Causes of Nigeria’s Insecurity and Economic Woes
News
Egbe Bobakeye Okunrin Akile Ijebu Refutes False Claims About Queen Elizabeth II’s 1956 Visit
News
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

News

NRC Managing Director Warns Against Railway Vandalism: “We Don’t Have Scraps, We Have National Assets”

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
News

Tragic Head-On Collision in Jigawa Claims Nine Lives, Dozens Injured

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
Sport

Victor Osimhen Returns to Nigeria as Al Hilal Transfer Hangs in Balance Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?