BENJAMIN Mendy wept today as he was cleared of raping a woman at his mansion following a retrial.
The Manchester City star, who has been released from the club, was accused of attacking two women during lockdown-busting parties.
Mendy, 28, faced a retrial on one count of rape and one count of attempted rape.
Jurors today unanimously cleared him of both charges after three hours of deliberation.
A statement on behalf of the footballer read: "Benjamin Mendy would like to thank the members of the jury for focusing on the evidence in this trial, rather than on the rumour and innuendo that have followed this case from the outset.
"This is the second time that Mr Mendy has been tried and found not guilty by a jury. He is delighted that both juries reached the correct verdicts.
The Manchester City star, who has been released from the club, was accused of attacking two women during lockdown-busting parties.
Mendy, 28, faced a retrial on one count of rape and one count of attempted rape.
Jurors today unanimously cleared him of both charges after three hours of deliberation.
A statement on behalf of the footballer read: "Benjamin Mendy would like to thank the members of the jury for focusing on the evidence in this trial, rather than on the rumour and innuendo that have followed this case from the outset.
"This is the second time that Mr Mendy has been tried and found not guilty by a jury. He is delighted that both juries reached the correct verdicts.