Ched Evans: Former Wales international wins appeal against rape conviction

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Former Welsh international soccer player Ched Evans has won an appeal against his conviction for rape and faces a new trial, British media reported on Thursday.

The ex-Sheffield United footballer spent two-and-a-half years in jail after he was convicted in 2012 of raping a 19-year-old in a hotel in north Wales.


Ched Evans and his girlfriend, Natasha Masseyplay

Ched Evans and his girlfriend, Natasha Massey leaving the London’s appeal court (Bradley Page)

 

Evans, 27, was released from jail in 2014 after serving half of his five-year term. He has not been signed by a new club since his release from prison.

Evans released a statement thanking his girlfriend Natasha Massey for her ‘unconditional love, belief and support’.


Ched Evans and his girlfriend, Natasha Massey play

Ched Evans released a statement, thanking his girlfriend, Natasha Massey for her support (PA)

 

We all welcome today’s decision by the Court of Appeal… however, there are no winners and no celebration,” his statement read.

Ched would like to place on record his thanks to the judiciary for carrying out a detailed process, repaying his faith in the legal system.”

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