Manchester City Defender Charged With Seventh Count Of Rape

Written By Jacobs Dunga

Benjamin Mendy has been charged with a new count of rape confirmed to be the seventh since the Manchester City defender was first was first arrested on August 26th 2021.

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The travails of French footballer Benjamin Mendy has taken a new turn with the former Monaco defender being charged with another rape count.

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The new charge is entirely from a complainant different from the others and is believed to have happened in July 2021.

The suspended Manchester City fullback was charged with a new count of rape last week subject to reporting restrictions.

The 27 year old appeared at Chester Crown court on Wednesday for a hearing ahead of next year’s trial with the restrictions now lifted.

Five women have now accused the defender of eight different offenses with seven of those being counts of rape against four women.

Mendy has been in custody since being arrested on August 26th and had himself suspended by Manchester City.

Meanwhile…

Steven Gerrard says anxiety over Covid-19 has reached a new height with one of his players refusing to get down from his car.

The Aston Villa manager said it would be a nightmare if his team have to play two matches in two days with just fourteen players following the postponement of their match against Burnley due to a Covid-19 outbreak at the club.

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Gerrard has joined a host of Premier League managers and coaches who has complained about the league body’s concerns over players’ welfare.

“We had a situation at the weekend where one of the players was reluctant to get out of his car because he had some symptoms and he’s got a young family, and you can totally understand his view in his situation,” Gerrard said.

“This is a guy who’s got a young family, it is Christmas time, and that’s the situation everyone is in.

“No-one wants to get this virus. Everyone wants to protect their own families. This is our job and your priority is always going to be your family, of course it is.

“Thankfully he was tested after and he didn’t have a situation, but that player would not have been available for me on the day, and these are the little situations that people don’t see.

“We’ve got a major responsibility to listen to the players and deal with every situation as it comes your way.”

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