Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has appeared in court to face a new allegation of attempted rape. The defender appeared in the dock at Chester Crown Court today (February 2).
A judge ruled that the new charge of attempted rape that the French international faces can now be reported. The 27-year-old now faces nine charges in all, including seven counts of rape involving six alleged victims. READ MORE:Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy pictured arriving at court ahead of rape hearing At the pre-trial hearing, Judge Patrick Thompson urged lawyers to ensure there is no delay and that the case will be ready for trial.
The date has been set for July 25 - with the trial estimated to last up to six weeks. He said the complainants had 'already suffered significant delay'.
Judge Thompson told the court: “It’s not fair on the complainants and not fair on the defendants. “I’m conscious of the fact that the complainants have already suffered significant delay. “Say, for example, Mr Mendy, his career is on hold. "Everyone has got to understand Mr Mendy can’t go to work.
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