Ghanaian Midfielder Thomas Partey Pleads Not Guilty to Rape and Assault Charges at Southwark Crown Court

 

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London for a plea hearing, where he pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The alleged offenses took place between 2021 and 2022. The 32-year-old footballer was granted bail following his plea and is scheduled to face trial at the same court on November 2, 2026. The case has drawn significant attention in the global sports community.

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