FORMER ARSENAL STAR FACES RAPE CHARGES AMID LEGAL DISPUTE
* update Trial to start on 13th march 2026 Thomas Partey, who formerly played for Arsenal, has been formally charged with two further counts of rape linked to a new alleged victim.Previously, the 32-year-old denied guilt on five rape charges involving two women, along with a count of sexual assault that was reportedly connected to a third woman.
As a result, Partey faces allegations of sexual crimes against a total of four women.
-------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas Partey, the former Arsenal midfielder, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
The allegations pertain to incidents reported by three women between 2021 and 2022.
Partey, who recently left Arsenal after his contract expired, denies all charges and has stated he 'welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name.' The legal proceedings are scheduled to begin with his appearance at Westminster magistrates court on August 5.
The case has raised questions about whether he was allowed to continue playing for Arsenal while under police investigation.
Partey, 32, initially left Ghana at age 11, played for various European clubs, and became a key player for Arsenal during the 2022-23 season.
Despite his current legal issues, he remains one of Ghana's most prominent footballers.
