Benjamin Mendy was in custody for more than four months, now the Frenchman was allowed to leave the institution. The last word has not yet been spoken – the allegations persist.
The French professional footballer Benjamin Mendy from the English first division club Manchester City has been released on bail after being in custody for 134 days. The 27-year-old defense attorney was remanded in custody on rape allegations in Manchester last August. The trial against him should have started this month, but it was postponed until the summer.
The PA news agency reported on Friday that Mendy could now remain at large until his next court hearing on January 24, but he would have to surrender his passport and continue to comply with requirements. Mendy is charged with multiple offenses.
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