Mendy appears in court to face rape, sexual assault charges

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City left back Benjamin Mendy has appeared in court to face charges of rape and sexual assault. Mendy spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth at Chester Magistrates’ Court in northwest England. No pleas were entered as the charges were put to the 27-year-old France international via an interpreter. Mendy has been accused of three counts of rape in October 2020, the sexual assault of a woman in January 2021, and the rape of a woman this month.