Benjamin Mendy

Man City’s Benjamin Mendy charged with eighth count of rape

June 1, 2022 GMT

CHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy will stand trial accused of eight counts of rape after being charged with an additional offense.

The latest allegation of rape relates to a new complainant and could only be reported for the first time on Wednesday after reporting restrictions were lifted during a hearing at Chester Crown Court.

Man City player Mendy released on bail while awaiting trial

January 7, 2022 GMT

CHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy was released from prison on bail on Friday while his trial on rape charges was put back until June at the earliest.

Mendy, who remained suspended by City, was in custody for 134 days, since first being arrested and charged on Aug.

Man City player Mendy charged with another count of rape

December 22, 2021 GMT

CHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy has been charged with another count of rape.

The France World Cup winner is now accused of eight offenses against five different women, including seven counts of rape relating to four women.

Man City player Mendy charged with 2 more counts of rape

November 16, 2021 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been charged with two additional counts of rape and now faces six allegations, police said on Tuesday.

Mendy has been summoned to appear at Stockport Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, the police force in the northern English county of Cheshire said.

Mendy’s trial on rape, sexual assault charges set for Jan 24

September 10, 2021 GMT

CHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy will go on trial in January accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting a third alleged victim.

Mendy spoke only to confirm his name during a 45-minute hearing at a court in Chester, northwest England, on Friday.

Mendy refused bail, to stay in custody ahead of trial

September 1, 2021 GMT

CHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy was refused bail Wednesday and will remain in custody ahead of a trial scheduled to start on Sept. 10 after being charged with four counts of rape and one sexual assault.

Mendy appears in court to face rape, sexual assault charges

August 27, 2021 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City left back Benjamin Mendy appeared in court Friday to face charges of rape and sexual assault.

Mendy spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth at Chester Magistrates’ Court in northwest England.

Aguero nudges Man City to brink of clinching PL title

May 1, 2021 GMT

LONDON (AP) — With a stunning goal during his long farewell to Manchester City, Sergio Aguero nudged the team to the brink of another Premier League title on Saturday...

Bernardo Silva banned by FA over tweet to Man City teammate

November 13, 2019 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Bernardo Silva will miss Manchester City’s home match against Chelsea after being banned for one game for posting a tweet which compared teammate Benjamin Mendy to the character on a packet of Conguitos chocolates.