Accusations of serious offenses, such as r*pe, can have severe repercussions on both personal and professional aspects of an individual’s life. Benjamin Mendy, a highly regarded soccer player, faced such an accusation three years ago.
However, following his exoneration from charges pertaining to the r*pe of one woman and attempted r*pe of another, Benjamin Mendy, the former left-back for Manchester City, expresses a strong desire for privacy in order to reconstruct his life. In January, the court declared him innocent of charges involving the r*pe of four women and sexual assault of another. However, the jury’s inability to reach verdicts on two remaining charges resulted in a retrial.
The recent acquittals absolve the 28-year-old defender of all allegations made against him by six women, delivering a devastating blow to his soccer career.
🚨Ex-Manchester City footballer, Benjamin Mendy, has been found NOT GUILTY of rape and attempted rape.
Just another man who has had his career ruined due to false allegations.
He just said ” Hamduilah” to journalists pic.twitter.com/gmINxyJAVm
— GoFutaa (@GoFutaa_) July 16, 2023
Despite his name being cleared, Benjamin Mendy is presently unemployed since his contract with Manchester City expired at the end of June. The Premier League club halted his payments in September 2021, shortly after charging him. It is worth noting that Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, served as a character witness during Mendy’s initial trial, describing him as a person of good character.
A show of solidarity: Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. stands in support of Benjamin Mendy
Vinicius Jr., the Real Madrid winger, has gotten in touch to express his support for Benjamin Mendy following the former Manchester City player’s ‘not guilty’ verdict in a r*pe trial.
I’m sorry for everything you’ve been through, Benjamin Mendy.
You lost two years of your career, but that’s the least of this whole situation… What about the psychological damage? Surely your life will never be the same. The culture of destroying reputations has made yet… pic.twitter.com/8ZtWeZ4C10
— Vini Jr. (@vinijr) July 16, 2023
The Real Madrid winger joined the discussion on Twitter, giving Mendy his voice and unwavering support in the following sentimental tweet:
“I’m sorry for everything you’ve been through, Benjamin Mendy. You lost two years of your career, but that’s the least of this whole situation… What about the psychological damage? Surely your life will never be the same. The culture of destroying reputations has made yet another victim. What will be done to repair the damage?””
As soon as Vinicius Jr.’s tweet went live, it quickly gained traction and sparked intense conversations among Twitter users worldwide. The reactions were varied, reflecting the diverse opinions surrounding such sensitive issues.
One fan applauded Vinicius by stating, “Gotta have some serious courage to post this. Mad respect Vini.” Another one felt that more players should take the example of speaking up against injustices.
More players should take the example of speaking up against injustices.
— Max (@maxhzc) July 16, 2023
Following Benjamin Mendy’s acquittal from charges of sexual misconduct and r*pe, notable football players have stepped forward to share their views on the verdict. Atletico Madrid forward Memphis Depay was among the initial responders, expressing his concerns about the impact on Mendy’s reputation through social media.
Another prominent figure in the football world, Paul Pogba, who has played alongside Mendy for the French national team, also voiced his opinion on the matter. Pogba took to his social media platform and shared a screenshot of a FaceTime call with Mendy, advocating for the rehabilitation of Mendy’s name.