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Thomas Partey Denies Two New Rape Counts as Trial Is Delayed
The former Arsenal midfielder now faces 7 rape counts and 1 sexual assault charge, and a trial could be pushed back to January 2027.
- On Monday, Thomas Partey appeared at Southwark Crown Court to deny two new rape allegations, adding to five rape counts and one sexual assault charge he previously pleaded not guilty to.
- Judge Tony Baumgartner, the Recorder of Westminster, agreed to consolidate the new allegations with previous charges dating to 2021 and 2022, bringing the total to seven rape counts and one sexual assault charge involving four women.
- Originally set for November, the trial may now be delayed until January 2027 due to the expanded case; the court is scheduled to reconvene for a pre-trial hearing on May 14.
- Partey remains on conditional bail throughout the legal proceedings, with the requirement that he does not contact alleged victims, while continuing his professional career at Villarreal after leaving Arsenal last summer.
- During the hearing, Partey confirmed his name and entered his pleas while wearing a black jumper over a white shirt, leaving the dock afterward with his charcoal grey suit jacket slung over his shoulder.
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Last year, Villarreal pro Thomas Partey was charged with rape in several cases. Now, further accusations are added. The Ghanaian footballer denies the actions.
Former Arsenal player Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to fresh rape allegations
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey arrives at Southwark Crown Court (Picture: Getty) Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two new allegations of rape. The former Arsenal midfielder appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Monday to deny twice raping a woman in London on a day in December 2020. The 32-year-old Ghanaian, who left Arsenal for Villarreal when his contract expired in July was charged just four days later by the Crown Prosecution …
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Thomas Partey enters not guilty pleas to two new rape allegations
The 32-year-old footballer left Arsenal for Villarreal last summer.
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