Thomas Partey Denies Rape and Sexual Assault Charges, Vows to Clear His Name
Former Arsenal and Ghanaian international footballer Thomas Partey has been charged by the UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault following a three-year investigation. The 31-year-old faces five rape charges and one charge of sexual assault involving three different women between 2021 and 2022. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5.
A statement from Partey’s lawyer, Jenny Wiltshire, confirmed that the midfielder denies all allegations and has fully cooperated throughout the lengthy investigation. Wiltshire added that Partey is looking forward to clearing his name in court and will not make further public statements while legal proceedings are underway. The CPS emphasized that the charges followed a detailed review of evidence submitted by the Metropolitan Police.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid sharing information or speculation that could impact the fairness of the trial. Meanwhile, the police have reiterated their support for the alleged victims and encouraged anyone with additional information to come forward. The charges were filed shortly after Partey's departure from Arsenal, where he played for five seasons following his transfer from Atlético Madrid. Internationally, he has represented Ghana 53 times and netted 15 goals.
