Footballer, Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to multiple rape and sexual assault charges

Footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The 32-year-old midfielder appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday morning, just hours after featuring in Villarreals 1-0 Champions League defeat to Tottenham. According to Daily Mail, Partey is accused of raping two women on separate occasions, as well as sexually assaulting a third woman. He strongly denies all the allegations. At the hearing, Partey confirmed his name and date of birth before entering his plea of not guilty to all six charges. He was dressed in black trousers, a quarter-zip jumper, and a blue jacket. A trial date has been fixed for November 2, 2026. Judge Christopher Hehir explained the delay, noting that crown courts are facing a significant backlog and priority is given to defendants currently in custody. The Ghanaian international was charged days after leaving Arsenal when his contract ended in June. He later joined Spanish club Villarreal in August, a move that initially sparked protests among fans. Partey, who remains on bail, is barred from contacting the three women involved in the case. His legal team has previously said he denies all the charges and looks forward to clearing his name in court.  The post Footballer, Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to multiple rape and sexual assault charges appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.