"The 32-year-old was charged last month with two counts of raping a woman on a date in December 2020. It followed five other charges of rape and sexual assault against separate complainants last year. Partey was excused from attending a preliminary hearing for the new charges at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday. However, his barrister Emma Fenn indicated he intended to plead not guilty to both counts at a crown court hearing set for 10 April."
"The Ghanaian midfielder, who plays for Spanish club Villarreal, was charged last year with five counts of rape against two women and sexual assault against a third alleged victim, following a Metropolitan Police investigation. Arabella MacDonald, prosecuting, told the court: 'The complainant came forward after news of Mr Partey's other matters were widely publicised.'"
"Partey was released on bail on Friday, with a condition that he does not contact the alleged victim. The footballer joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020 in a transfer worth around 45m, before he left the club in June last year."
Thomas Partey, a 32-year-old former Arsenal midfielder now playing for Villarreal, faces two new rape charges involving an alleged incident in December 2020. His barrister indicated he will plead not guilty to both counts at a crown court hearing on April 10. These charges follow five additional rape and sexual assault charges filed against him last year involving separate complainants. The prosecutor noted the complainant in the new case came forward after Partey's other matters received widespread publicity. Partey was released on bail with conditions prohibiting contact with the alleged victim. The Ghanaian international joined Arsenal in 2020 and has earned over 50 caps for Ghana.
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