Benjamin Mendy, a French professional footballer, has been found not guilty of six counts of rape. The charges were brought against him in October 2020, after a woman accused him of raping her in a Paris hotel in 2016.
Mendy, who plays for Manchester City, denied the allegations and his lawyers argued that the woman had fabricated the story. The court agreed and found him not guilty on all counts. Mendy’s lawyer, said that the verdict was “a victory for the truth” and that Mendy was “relieved” by the outcome.
The case has been closely followed in France, where Mendy is a popular figure. He has been praised for his charity work and his commitment to helping disadvantaged children.
The verdict is a welcome relief for Mendy, who has been under intense scrutiny since the allegations were made.
