Thomas Partey Denies New Rape Allegations

Ex-Arsenal player Thomas Partey has entered pleas of not guilty to two fresh allegations of rape. The 32-year-old athlete appeared in court on Monday, denying the accusations that he raped a woman in London in December 2020. Partey was previously charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in July last year, to which he also pleaded not guilty. A trial for these charges was set for November, but with the addition of two new rape charges announced in February, the trial may be postponed until January next year. In total, Partey has now been accused of seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by four different women. During the hearing, Partey, dressed in formal attire, confirmed his identity and entered his not guilty pleas. He was granted bail with the condition that he must not contact the alleged victims. The case is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing on May 14, at which point a decision will be made on the trial date.