Benjamin Mendy’s ‘appetite for sex meant the word ‘No’ doesn’t feature in his dictionary’
FOOTBALLER Benjamin Mendy’s appetite for sex and control meant “the word ‘No’ does not feature in his dictionary”, his rape trial heard yesterday.
Prosecutor Benjamin Aina also claimed of the ex-Man City star, 28: “What he wants, he gets.”
Mr Aina added: “Benjamin Mendy had wealth, position in society and access to women who wanted to be in his company and, as he said, he had slept with thousands.
“He was used to women saying ‘Yes’ but this case is all about what he did when women said ‘No’.
“How does his ego handle ‘No’?”
Mr Aina also said: “He does not care about the feelings or views of the women unless they coincided with how he feels.”
Earlier trial judge Steven Everett, the Recorder of Chester, told the jury that the trial was ” not a court of morals.”
He told the six men and six women:” You have heard about Mr Mendy’s approach to women in general. Please remember this is a court of law and not a court of morals.
“If you conclude that you do not approve of Mr Mendy’s lifestyle, it is not a reason for reaching an adverse verdict.”
The £52million French World Cup winner denies rape and attempted rape.
The trial continues at Chester crown court.