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Benjamin Mendy found not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges

Benjamin Mendy

Manchester City defender, Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

A report by BBC indicates that the verdict which was passed on Wednesday, January 11, was unanimous.

Mendy, however, will face a retrial on June 26, 2023, on other two outstanding charges.

Mendy’s friend and co-accused, Louis Saha Matturie was also not found guilty of three rape counts.

Matturie will face a retrial on other three counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault the court could not react verdict on.

The French international and his co-accused had been accused of rape and sexual assault by 13 women.

On September 13, 2022, the court cleared Mendy of one rape count after being accused by a 19-year-old woman.

Matturie, who was also accused by the same woman, was also found not guilty of two rape counts and one sexual abuse.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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