| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape 15:30 - Jul 4 with 1935 views | bartyg |
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c39zr7y9ep3o
A lot to answer for from Arsenal here- Mikel Arteta in particular has been publicly defending him for a long time. Only charged now his contract expired and there's no reason to protect him? |  | | |  |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 15:36 - Jul 4 with 1873 views | TresBonne |
Can someone actually explain why it took this long for them to make an official statement about his charges?
Is there a reason why this has happened just a few days after his contract is up? Surely Arsenal & the Met Police haven't been protecting him like this on purpose while still officially an AFC player?... |  | | |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 15:36 - Jul 4 with 1871 views | bluelagos |
The charging decision would be made by the CPS so struggling to see any way it's timing could be impacted by Arsenal or anyone connected tbh. |  |
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| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 15:41 - Jul 4 with 1816 views | bluelagos |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 15:36 - Jul 4 by TresBonne |
Can someone actually explain why it took this long for them to make an official statement about his charges?
Is there a reason why this has happened just a few days after his contract is up? Surely Arsenal & the Met Police haven't been protecting him like this on purpose while still officially an AFC player?... |
It didn't. Charges were made today and the statement was today.
Previously there were no charges just allegations and a police investigation.
https://www.cps.gov.uk/london-north/news/authorises-charges-against-thomas-parte | |
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| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 15:45 - Jul 4 with 1760 views | giant_stow |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 15:36 - Jul 4 by bluelagos |
The charging decision would be made by the CPS so struggling to see any way it's timing could be impacted by Arsenal or anyone connected tbh. |
I was wondering if it was today because he might be about to leave the country, not the contract's up. |  |
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| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 15:54 - Jul 4 with 1711 views | TresBonne |
Interesting, thank you lagos, that makes more sense to me.
However, I still find it pretty disgusting when you go back in time and Arteta has commented on 'what Thomas has been through', etc. Arsenal knew about this investigation and continued to play him week in week out, offered him a new deal, etc.
Something just doesn't sit right there for me. I feel as though if I had an employee working for me, and news of such a serious investigation was taking place, I wouldn't be utilising them in such a way. That's not to say Arteta/Arsenal/whoever could come out and publicly speak about such an ongoing investigation of course, but I don't know, it doesn't sit right. I remember when that Gylfi lad from Everton had similar allegations - he was completely suspended from playing for the Toffees until his investigation reached its conclusion.
He will probably end up winding up abroad and continuing to play. I find the timing of it strange too. Such serious allegations seemingly should have been dealt with with more haste, to me it reads as though with his contract expiring, he was more likely to leave the country and so they have brought these charges to him under UK soil quickly.
It seems to be a reoccuring theme that footballers can get away with this sort of stuff, look at Greenwood now - even Zouma was allowed to volley his cat around the kitchen with no real repercussions. [Post edited 4 Jul 15:57]
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| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 16:15 - Jul 4 with 1634 views | bluelagos |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 15:54 - Jul 4 by TresBonne |
Interesting, thank you lagos, that makes more sense to me.
However, I still find it pretty disgusting when you go back in time and Arteta has commented on 'what Thomas has been through', etc. Arsenal knew about this investigation and continued to play him week in week out, offered him a new deal, etc.
Something just doesn't sit right there for me. I feel as though if I had an employee working for me, and news of such a serious investigation was taking place, I wouldn't be utilising them in such a way. That's not to say Arteta/Arsenal/whoever could come out and publicly speak about such an ongoing investigation of course, but I don't know, it doesn't sit right. I remember when that Gylfi lad from Everton had similar allegations - he was completely suspended from playing for the Toffees until his investigation reached its conclusion.
He will probably end up winding up abroad and continuing to play. I find the timing of it strange too. Such serious allegations seemingly should have been dealt with with more haste, to me it reads as though with his contract expiring, he was more likely to leave the country and so they have brought these charges to him under UK soil quickly.
It seems to be a reoccuring theme that footballers can get away with this sort of stuff, look at Greenwood now - even Zouma was allowed to volley his cat around the kitchen with no real repercussions. [Post edited 4 Jul 15:57]
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I think "doesn't sit right" is a fair position and although am not going to get into more, I do agree with that whilst also accepting he remains unconvicted and is thus innocent in the eye of the law both now and in the last few months. | |
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| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 16:18 - Jul 4 with 1607 views | Simonds92 |
Worst kept secret in football. Absolute disgrace how Arsenal and Arteta have been going on about him with extreme adoration knowing full well this is all going on. |  | | |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 16:21 - Jul 4 with 1579 views | Simonds92 |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 15:54 - Jul 4 by TresBonne |
Interesting, thank you lagos, that makes more sense to me.
However, I still find it pretty disgusting when you go back in time and Arteta has commented on 'what Thomas has been through', etc. Arsenal knew about this investigation and continued to play him week in week out, offered him a new deal, etc.
Something just doesn't sit right there for me. I feel as though if I had an employee working for me, and news of such a serious investigation was taking place, I wouldn't be utilising them in such a way. That's not to say Arteta/Arsenal/whoever could come out and publicly speak about such an ongoing investigation of course, but I don't know, it doesn't sit right. I remember when that Gylfi lad from Everton had similar allegations - he was completely suspended from playing for the Toffees until his investigation reached its conclusion.
He will probably end up winding up abroad and continuing to play. I find the timing of it strange too. Such serious allegations seemingly should have been dealt with with more haste, to me it reads as though with his contract expiring, he was more likely to leave the country and so they have brought these charges to him under UK soil quickly.
It seems to be a reoccuring theme that footballers can get away with this sort of stuff, look at Greenwood now - even Zouma was allowed to volley his cat around the kitchen with no real repercussions. [Post edited 4 Jul 15:57]
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The Sigurdsson thing was a bit different to this is believe. | | | |
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| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 16:34 - Jul 4 with 1495 views | TresBonne |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 16:21 - Jul 4 by Simonds92 |
The Sigurdsson thing was a bit different to this is believe. |
He was arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a minor. Similar charges to an extent, imo both should carry a suspension. | | | |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 16:37 - Jul 4 with 1474 views | Mullet |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 16:34 - Jul 4 by TresBonne |
He was arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a minor. Similar charges to an extent, imo both should carry a suspension. |
What was the outcome of that? I seem to remember it was some sort of honey trap/blackmail thing wasn’t it?
Whilst Benjamin mendy had all sorts of fans defending him, it’s interesting to see some Arsenal fans tweeting disgust at the club etc.
It’s always so thorny when these incidents happen isn’t it? |  |
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| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 16:39 - Jul 4 with 1457 views | Kieran_Knows |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 16:37 - Jul 4 by Mullet |
What was the outcome of that? I seem to remember it was some sort of honey trap/blackmail thing wasn’t it?
Whilst Benjamin mendy had all sorts of fans defending him, it’s interesting to see some Arsenal fans tweeting disgust at the club etc.
It’s always so thorny when these incidents happen isn’t it? |
I think the issue with Partey is that he was offered a new deal. Had they just released him and sent him on his way, I doubt there would be quite the reaction there is now (albeit innocent until guilty etc etc). [Post edited 4 Jul 16:40]
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| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 16:50 - Jul 4 with 1370 views | Simonds92 |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 16:34 - Jul 4 by TresBonne |
He was arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a minor. Similar charges to an extent, imo both should carry a suspension. |
Agree, but Sigurdsson handed himself in to the police if rumours are to be believed. | | | |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 17:29 - Jul 4 with 1240 views | Libero |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 16:37 - Jul 4 by Mullet |
What was the outcome of that? I seem to remember it was some sort of honey trap/blackmail thing wasn’t it?
Whilst Benjamin mendy had all sorts of fans defending him, it’s interesting to see some Arsenal fans tweeting disgust at the club etc.
It’s always so thorny when these incidents happen isn’t it? |
The Crown Prosecution Service concluded that the available evidence did “not reach the threshold set out on the Code for Crown Prosecutors.” - I think some have conflated this with him being “innocent” which may or may not be the case.
I think it’s interesting that he personally has reframed from sueing any party for damages.
Especially as previously his Attorney Róbert Spanó had told press that Sigurdsson was considering a lawsuit.
In April 2023 he said “In my opinion, it is clear that the handling of the case in the UK took far too long in light of the circumstances. It has caused significant damage to Gylfi and his family, as well as enormous harm. In the coming days, Gylfi will receive legal advice on whether there is a reason to seek justice in the British courts” but by July 2023 he was confirming there would be no legal action. |  | | |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 17:33 - Jul 4 with 1215 views | TresBonne |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 16:37 - Jul 4 by Mullet |
What was the outcome of that? I seem to remember it was some sort of honey trap/blackmail thing wasn’t it?
Whilst Benjamin mendy had all sorts of fans defending him, it’s interesting to see some Arsenal fans tweeting disgust at the club etc.
It’s always so thorny when these incidents happen isn’t it? |
I did a trip to Iceland in December last year (amazing but expensive country by the way, if an opportunity ever comes to visit, definitely do it)
Our football mad tour guide seemed to think that, yes. Apparently it was common knowledge in Iceland what that girl had been doing for years and she tried doing it with other famous Icelanders. Gylfi now plays for one of the Reykyavik sides if I remember correctly. | | | |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 19:06 - Jul 4 with 1051 views | Miaow |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 16:18 - Jul 4 by Simonds92 |
Worst kept secret in football. Absolute disgrace how Arsenal and Arteta have been going on about him with extreme adoration knowing full well this is all going on. |
I always thought Partey's real name was "unnamed Premier League player in his 30s"... 🤷♂️ |  |
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| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 19:20 - Jul 4 with 1001 views | Leaky |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 15:36 - Jul 4 by bluelagos |
The charging decision would be made by the CPS so struggling to see any way it's timing could be impacted by Arsenal or anyone connected tbh. |
Well they waited for Jimmy Saville & Cyril Smith to pass before outing them |  | | |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 19:29 - Jul 4 with 962 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 17:33 - Jul 4 by TresBonne |
I did a trip to Iceland in December last year (amazing but expensive country by the way, if an opportunity ever comes to visit, definitely do it)
Our football mad tour guide seemed to think that, yes. Apparently it was common knowledge in Iceland what that girl had been doing for years and she tried doing it with other famous Icelanders. Gylfi now plays for one of the Reykyavik sides if I remember correctly. |
Yeah, he just focussed on trying to rebuild his career by playing again but seemed to not want to leave home. I can’t blame him, as he’d have been a target for abuse here even though no charges were brought. It’s one of those ones where nobody will know what happened apart from him and the girl. |  |
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| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 20:29 - Jul 4 with 873 views | iamatractorboy |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 15:54 - Jul 4 by TresBonne |
Interesting, thank you lagos, that makes more sense to me.
However, I still find it pretty disgusting when you go back in time and Arteta has commented on 'what Thomas has been through', etc. Arsenal knew about this investigation and continued to play him week in week out, offered him a new deal, etc.
Something just doesn't sit right there for me. I feel as though if I had an employee working for me, and news of such a serious investigation was taking place, I wouldn't be utilising them in such a way. That's not to say Arteta/Arsenal/whoever could come out and publicly speak about such an ongoing investigation of course, but I don't know, it doesn't sit right. I remember when that Gylfi lad from Everton had similar allegations - he was completely suspended from playing for the Toffees until his investigation reached its conclusion.
He will probably end up winding up abroad and continuing to play. I find the timing of it strange too. Such serious allegations seemingly should have been dealt with with more haste, to me it reads as though with his contract expiring, he was more likely to leave the country and so they have brought these charges to him under UK soil quickly.
It seems to be a reoccuring theme that footballers can get away with this sort of stuff, look at Greenwood now - even Zouma was allowed to volley his cat around the kitchen with no real repercussions. [Post edited 4 Jul 15:57]
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Not sure it's 'footballers' per se, more like 'people with lots of money'. | | | |
| (No subject) (n/t) on 20:56 - Jul 4 with 818 views | TresBonne |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 20:29 - Jul 4 by iamatractorboy |
Not sure it's 'footballers' per se, more like 'people with lots of money'. |
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| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 21:22 - Jul 4 with 748 views | Freddies_Ears |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 15:36 - Jul 4 by TresBonne |
Can someone actually explain why it took this long for them to make an official statement about his charges?
Is there a reason why this has happened just a few days after his contract is up? Surely Arsenal & the Met Police haven't been protecting him like this on purpose while still officially an AFC player?... |
Surely not. Though such an agreement was widely reported in MSM last spring. | | | |
| Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape on 15:02 - Jul 5 with 423 views | football |
I'm sure the CPS have sufficient evidence to charge him, but the premise of the British legal system is that someone is innocent until proven guilty. I say that as I have been juror on a case involving a doctor accused of some pretty horrible things to his patients. He had to stop practising, was pretty much forced to leave the village he lived in. He was innocent - it was fabricated by two young girls. But it ruined his life for many years because of the media that surrounded it and people accusing before being put before court. | | | |
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