Thomas Partey Pleads Not Guilty to Additional Rape Allegations

Ex-Arsenal player Thomas Partey has entered not guilty pleas to two fresh allegations of rape. The 32-year-old footballer appeared in court on Monday, denying the rape of a woman in London in December 2020. Partey, who now plays for Villarreal, had previously been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in July last year, which he also denied. A trial was initially set for November this year, but the addition of two new rape charges in February may cause a delay until January next year. The allegations against Partey, which now total seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, stem from four different women and date back to 2021 and 2022. During the hearing, Partey, dressed in a dark grey and black outfit, confirmed his name and entered the not guilty pleas. He was granted bail with the condition that he does not contact the alleged victims. Partey's case is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing on May 14, at which point a decision on the trial date will be made.