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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Emine Sinmaz

Footballer cleared of raping sleeping woman and sending naked photos to teammates

St Albans crown court with court of arms on front of the building
Michael Emery, a former reserve goalkeeper for Warrington Rylands FC, was cleared by a jury at St Albans crown court. Photograph: Ian Canham/Alamy

A footballer has been cleared of raping a sleeping woman twice in one night and intending to cause distress by sending naked photos of her to his teammates.

Michael Emery, 33, a former reserve goalkeeper for Warrington Rylands FC, was accused of attacking the woman in the early hours of 23 May 2021, after his team won a non-league cup final at Wembley.

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