Thomas Partey Pleads Not Guilty to Two New Rape Allegations
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two new charges of rape during a hearing at Southwark Crown Court in London. The 32-year-old, who currently plays for Villarreal, denied allegations that he raped a woman twice on a single day in December 2020. These latest charges bring the total number of rape counts against him to seven, along with one count of sexual assault, involving allegations from four different women dating back to 2020, 2021, and 2022. Mr. Justice Baumgartner ordered that all allegations be tried together but warned that the trial, originally scheduled for November 2026, may be delayed until January 2027. Partey, who left Arsenal in June 2025, appeared in court wearing casual attire and confirmed his pleas. The case is set for a pre-trial hearing on May 14, where further procedural decisions will be made. Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, reports indicate Partey may still represent Ghana in the upcoming World Cup group stages.
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Thomas Partey Pleads Not Guilty to Two New Rape Allegations
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two new charges of rape during a hearing at Southwark Crown Court in London. The 32-year-old, who currently plays for Villarreal, denied allegations that he raped a woman twice on a single day in December 2020. These latest charges bring the total number of rape counts against him to seven, along with one count of sexual assault, involving allegations from four different women dating back to 2020, 2021, and 2022. Mr. Justice Baumgartner ordered that all allegations be tried together but warned that the trial, originally scheduled for November 2026, may be delayed until January 2027. Partey, who left Arsenal in June 2025, appeared in court wearing casual attire and confirmed his pleas. The case is set for a pre-trial hearing on May 14, where further procedural decisions will be made. Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, reports indicate Partey may still represent Ghana in the upcoming World Cup group stages.
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