Mendy told woman her boyfriend had agreed sex, court told
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy told a woman he is accused of trying to rape that her boyfriend had said it would be "OK" if they had sex, a court heard.
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Mendy rape accuser was 'in WhatsApp group with another alleged assault victim'
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