Appearing before Chester Crown Court, he was acquitted of six charges but will now face a second trial on two other charges.
According to Sky Sports, the other two charges border on one count of rape, involving a 24-year-old woman in October 2020, and one count of attempted rape, involving a 29-year-old woman in October 2018.
“After a full and thorough investigation into the allegations of rape and sexual assault made against Mendy and Matturie, the evidence file was sent to the Crown Prosecution Service, who ordered that a prosecution case be pursued,” Detective Chief Inspector Kate Tomlinson of Cheshire Constabulary said.
“There will now be retrials for the remaining matters later this year and we are continuing to support witnesses in this case, and work with our colleagues in the Crown Prosecution Service.
“We are committed to investigating all allegations of rape and sexual assault – no matter how long ago they occurred. If you are a victim of this type of crime, do not suffer in silence, come forward and we will listen to you. , we will take action and we will provide the support you need. “
Meanwhile, Manchester City have responded to the latest decision regarding the French defender, saying they have taken it into account.
“Manchester City FC noted the verdict from Chester Crown Court today, where a jury found Benjamin Mendy not guilty of seven charges.
“The jury is hung on two charges and the trial has now concluded. Due to the open nature of this case, the Club is unable to comment further at this time,” a statement from the club said.