Former Manchester City star, Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty of one count of rape and one of attempted rape by a British court on Friday, Sportivationng.com reports.
In January, Mendy was found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
The trial took place at Chester Crown Court, with the Manchester Evening News reporting that Mendy wept after the verdict was read out.
“Benjamin Mendy would like to thank the jury members for focusing on the evidence in this trial, rather than on the rumour and innuendo that have followed this case from the outset,” Mendy’s solicitor said in a statement.
Mendy weeps in court after being cleared of rape charges
“This is the second time Mr. Mendy has been tried and found not guilty by a jury. He is delighted that both juries reached the correct verdicts.
“It has been almost three years since the police investigated this matter. Mr Mendy has tried to remain strong but the process has, inevitably had a serious impact on him.
“He thanks everyone who has supported him throughout this ordeal and now asks for privacy so he can begin rebuilding his life.”
The 28-year-old joined City in 2017 and became subject to a police investigation after 13 women made allegations against him and co-accused Louis Saha Matturie.
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