In court, Benjamin Mendy continues to deny the accusations of rape of several women.
End of a new day during the trial of Benjamin Mendy. After several hours of questioning and confrontations on Tuesday, at the court in Chester, not far from Liverpool, the French defender will be back at the helm this Wednesday morning.
Accused of seven rapes, the ex-Manchester City player, who spoke for the first time in court on Monday, continues to deny the charges of mass rape. According to the statements reported by RMC Sport Benjamin Mendy strongly disputes the accusations of several complainants and is content to refute the accusations of rape or to ensure mutual consent.
An alleged victim’s boyfriend agreed
After an evening at the disco, a couple of friends decide to stay with the 28-year-old player for the night, in his home in Manchester. The complainant accuses Benjamin Mendy of an attempted rape during the night, as reported by the English press.
Attracted by the young woman, the footballer defends himself by claiming to have asked permission from her little one. “I realize this is disrespectful and wrong, I asked her if it was okay if I tried to have sex with her. He told me yes.»
After insisting, the French defender would have left the room according to his words. For their part, prosecutors call the 28-year-old player “predator.»