Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appeared in court docket and pleaded not responsible to 2 rape allegations
Thomas Partey appeared in court docket (Picture: Getty)
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not responsible to 2 new allegations of rape at Southwark Crown Courtroom. The 32-year-old, who now performs for Villarreal, is on trial after denying raping two ladies and sexually assaulting a 3rd.
Partey appeared in court docket on Monday after being hit with two further prices of raping one other lady in December 2020, with the allegations first being reported in August 2025. The Ghana worldwide additionally pleaded not responsible to 5 counts of rape and one cost of sexual assault in September. The offences had been allegedly carried out between 2021 and 2022 and Partey is about to face trial on November 2.
On Monday, Choose Tony Baumgartner, the Recorder of Westminster, agreed for the entire allegations to be tried collectively. He warned Partey and legal professionals concerned within the case that this might imply that the trial is delayed till January 2027.
Partey, sporting a black jumper over a white shirt, black trousers and good black sneakers, spoke solely to substantiate his title and enter his two not responsible pleas. He was absent from Westminster Magistrates’ Courtroom when the fees had been introduced for the primary time.
The court docket heard Mr Justice Bennathan is predicted to be the trial choose. A call on the precise trial date will probably be made when the choose has been confirmed.
Partey is presently on bail throughout the authorized proceedings, with the situation that he doesn’t contact the alleged victims. The ex-Arsenal man, who left the membership on the finish of his contract in the summertime, is predicted to face England on the World Cup.
Thomas Partey pictured leaving court docket (Picture: Getty)
After the most recent prices had been made, Partey’s defence lawyer Jenny Wiltshire mentioned: “Thomas Partey continues to disclaim all prices in opposition to him. He has cooperated with the police all through.
“Given there are ongoing authorized proceedings, there will probably be no additional remark.”
Partey was absent from Villarreal’s squad that defeated Athletic Membership on Sunday. The ex-Atletico Madrid anchor has featured in 26 matches for the Yellow Submarine this season, together with 12 begins.
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Circumstances of Partey’s bail require him to inform authorities of any alterations to his handle or plans to journey overseas.
Partey beforehand lived in Potters Bar in Hertfordshire after becoming a member of Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in a switch price within the area of £45million. The midfielder made 167 appearances throughout 5 seasons for the Gunners.
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