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Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey charged for rape and sexual assault
Partey has been charged with five counts of of rape and one count of sexual assault.
2.44pm, 4 Jul 2025
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THOMAS PARTEY, A former midfielder for Arsenal FC, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, according to a statement from the UK Crown Prosecution Service.
The high-profile case has sparked significant criticism of the Premier League club, who continued to field Partey for nearly three years despite being aware of an ongoing investigation.
Partey, 32, was among Arsenal鈥檚 highest-paid players and played a central role in the club鈥檚 recent title challenges and their run to the Champions League semi-finals last season.
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