"The 32-year-old is accused of five counts of rape against the two alleged victims, as well as a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. The alleged offences took place between 2021 and 2022 when he played for Arsenal. Partey spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and his not guilty pleas during a short hearing at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday."
"Your trial will take place at this court on Nov. 2 of next year, 2026. "I appreciate that is quite a long way in advance. As you may appreciate the crown courts have a huge backlog of work which means that trials do take a long time to come on. "Because you have bail effectively you are sitting behind a queue of people in prison who are waiting to be tried."
Thomas Partey, a 32-year-old former Arsenal midfielder now at Villarreal, has pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape involving two alleged victims and one count of sexual assault involving a third woman. The alleged offences occurred between 2021 and 2022 while he played for Arsenal. He confirmed his name, date of birth and entered not guilty pleas at Southwark Crown Court. A trial under a High Court judge is scheduled for 2 November 2026 at Southwark Crown Court. The judge granted bail with conditions preventing contact with the three women and requiring notification of any permanent address or international travel changes.
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