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Benjamin Mendy cleared off all rape charges

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Benjamin Mendy, the former Manchester City player, has been cleared of rape and attempted rape charges after a retrial. The 28-year-old footballer, who was released by Manchester City last month, shed tears of relief as he was found not guilty at Chester Crown Court.

Mendy had faced accusations of attacking two women during lockdown parties that took place in October 2020. The retrial specifically focused on one count of rape and one count of attempted rape. After three hours of deliberation, the jury unanimously cleared the Frenchman of both charges.

This verdict follows a previous trial where Mendy was also found not guilty on other charges. The recent acquittal marks the second time that he has been tried and cleared by a jury.

Benjamin Mendy expressed his gratitude to the jury for carefully considering the evidence presented during the trial, rather than being swayed by rumors and innuendo that have surrounded the case since its inception.

Jenny Wiltshire, head of serious and general crime at Hickman & Rose solicitors, issued a statement on behalf of Benjamin Mendy. She conveyed his appreciation to the jury for arriving at the correct verdicts in both trials.

Benjamin Mendy has endured a challenging three-year period since the police initiated the investigation. He has attempted to remain strong throughout the process, but the ordeal has undoubtedly had a profound impact on him.

Benjamin Mendy cleared off all rape charges

Mendy also extended his gratitude to all those who have supported him during this difficult time and requests privacy as he endeavors to rebuild his life.

Benjamin Mendy, who became the world’s most expensive defender when Manchester City signed him from AS Monaco for £52 million in 2017, enjoyed a successful stint with the club.

He contributed to the team’s achievements, including winning three Premier League titles, two EFL Cups, and being part of France’s World Cup-winning squad in 2018. However, following his release by Manchester City, Mendy is currently without a club.

The acquittal brings closure to the legal proceedings and allows Mendy to shift his focus toward the future. While the allegations and subsequent trials have undoubtedly taken a toll on him, the jury’s decision affirms his innocence in the eyes of the law. Mendy will now seek to move forward and rebuild his life away from the courtroom.

The case surrounding Benjamin Mendy’s rape charges and subsequent retrial highlights the significance of due process and the role of the judicial system in ensuring justice.

The acquittal serves as a reminder of the importance of allowing legal processes to unfold, free from prejudgment or presumption of guilt, and upholding the principle of innocent until proven guilty.

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“My dad Wizkid is not the one begging for pussy” — Son

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When it comes to savage responses, the Baloguns specifically those related to Wizkid by blood, are not to be trifled with and being Davido does not save you from such.

In a recent social media exchange, 13-year-old Boluwatife Balogun, the eldest son of renowned Nigerian artiste Wizkid, threw some savage response at his father’s rival, David Adeleke following their online spat.

Facing some online banter from a Davido fan, Boluwatife Balogun came to his father’s defense rather than keep mute.

The ongoing rivalry between Wizkid and Davido escalated in recent days, with both artistes engaging in public spats and trading insults online. Davido, responding to Wizkid’s jibes, took aim at Wizkid’s physical stature, claiming that Wizkid is so short that he wears size 7 shoes and jokingly suggesting he shops at Footlocker Kids.

Some individuals on social media supported Davido’s claims by sharing photos purportedly showing Wizkid wearing shoes matching his son Bolu’s shoe size.

Davido further escalated the feud by disparaging Wizkid’s music, boasting about his own hits, and challenging Wizkid to release new music simultaneously. He also ridiculed Wizkid’s height, suggesting that despite his own short stature, Wizkid is even shorter.

A Davido fan, seizing the opportunity to taunt Wizkid’s family, commented on Boluwatife Balogun’s TikTok page, asking if it was true that both Bolu and his father wear the same shoe size.

Bolu promptly responded to the taunt, defending his father by highlighting Wizkid’s character and integrity, asserting that despite any jokes about shoe sizes, his father doesn’t stoop to begging for attention or engaging in inappropriate behavior.

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Liverpool go Rome ahead of 2024/25 season

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Their current campaign may not be going well despite the huge promises they started it with, but Liverpool are ready to look away and perhaps travel back decades before as they prepare for the post-Jurgen Klopp era.

Ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 season, the Merseyside outfit has released its new home kit for the incoming campaign, with Nike, the club’s official shirt designer taking inspirations from Liverpool’s 1983/84 season that saw the Reds lift their 4th European Cup in Rome.

Go Rome or go Home it appears the plan by Nike for Liverpool heading into the incoming campaign, and the Reds were sure to model the new home kit release.

Liverpool go Rome ahead of 2024/25 season

First team stars such as Virgil van Dijk, Luis Diaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah were on to model the new jersey despite transfer speculations going down about their potential exit from the club post Jurgen Klopp.

Other first team figures seen modeling the new home kit are Alexis Mac Alister, Alisson Becker, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Ibrahima Konate, Curtis Jones and Joe Gomez (also rumored to be eyeing an exit).

Liverpool go Rome ahead of 2024/25 season

Missing figures from the new home kit release however are those who currently are on the sidelines thanks to fitness issues, such as Diogo Jota, Conor Bradley, Joel Matip, Thiago Alcantara, Adrian san Miguel and their academy graduates; Jarrell Quansah, Stefan Bajcetic and the likes.

Out from the names, Joel Matip, Thiago Alcantara and goalie Adrian san Miguel are figures doubtful of remaining at the club next season.

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Former Lawmaker Exposes Fake News on UAE Visa Ban Saga

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Former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sabi has criticized the individual responsible for spreading false information about the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lifting the visa ban on Nigeria.

This misinformation surfaced two years after the UAE imposed the ban and rejected pending visa applications from Nigerians.

Despite reports circulating on Tuesday about the resumption of visa services for Nigerians, the Nigerian government promptly refuted the claims.

Sani, who represented Kaduna central senatorial district in the 8th Assembly, expressed dismay, stating that the person behind the fake news is not trustworthy and emphasized that this marks the third occurrence of such misinformation.

He also raised concerns about the possibility of the individual being a travel agent.

 

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