Premier League Footballer acquitted of sexual assault

Richard acted for “ X” a professional footballer at his trial in April 2016. He was acquitted by a jury on a number of charges of sexual assault by penetration following a 3 day trial at a Crown Court in the South East of England. The investigation, prosecution and trial was handled with great discretion by Richard at all stages of the case in order to successfully prevent the matter coming to the attention of the national press and protect the client’s reputation and future career. The success of the defence case along with the discreet and at times covert manner in which the matter was prepared now means the client can resume his professional career away from the spotlight and with no adverse publicity, which was something the client and his club were particularly impressed and thankful for.