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Ghana Takes Partey's World Cup Entry Fight with Canada to Federal Court
Ghana argues the refusal rests on unproven rape and sexual-assault charges as Thomas Partey awaits trial on five rape counts and one sexual-assault count.
- A Federal Court judge will hear an injunction application today from Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is challenging Canada's decision to deny his visa entry for the World Cup due to pending sexual assault charges in England.
- Canada deemed the 32-year-old inadmissible under immigration law due to pending rape and sexual assault charges in England; Partey denies the allegations and remains in the United States for training.
- Citing the presumption of innocence, Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz selected the midfielder for the World Cup squad, while the Ghana government called the denial "extremely unfair" and vowed legal action.
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada stated Friday that hosting major events does not change immigration laws, noting every person is assessed individually based on facts available.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official protest to Global Affairs Canada regarding the decision, as Partey awaits trial on five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
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Ghana takes Thomas Partey's World Cup entry fight with Canada to Federal Court
A Federal Court judge is scheduled to hear an injunction application Tuesday from Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, whose bid to enter Canada for the World Cup was denied over rape and sexual assault charges in England.
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Ghana takes Partey’s World Cup entry fight with Canada to Federal Court
OTTAWA - A Federal Court judge is scheduled to hear an injunction application Tuesday from Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, whose bid to enter Canada for the World Cup was denied over rape and sexual assault charges in England.
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