Benjamin Mendy: Ex-Manchester City star found not guilty of rape

Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of rape and attempted rape in a British court.

According to a report from the BBC, Mendy has been cleared of raping a woman and attempting to rape another one, Pulse Sports Nigeria can confirm.

Mendy was accused of attacking a young woman in his Cheshire mansion in the summer of 2020.

The talented defender was also accused of attempting to rape another woman, who also claimed that the hitherto City star molested her.

However, it was another victory for the Frenchman after the court cleared him of any wrongdoing.

The verdict is the latest follows the six count charges cleared in the winter.

As per the report, Mendy broke down as the verdict was read by the jury.

A jury of six men and six women cleared the fullback after taking three hours and 15 minutes to conclude.

After the verdict was read and Mendy cleared, one of the Judges discharged him.

"Mr Mendy can be discharged from the dock,” Judge Steven Everett said.

Mendy was cleared of six counts of rape back in January and one count of sexual assault, relating to four young women.

But he was not discharged as the jurors failed to reach verdicts on two counts of rape and attempted rape, prompting a re-trial.

The defender is currently a free agent after his contract at City expired.