Manchester United Star Mason Greenwood has all charges against him dropped!
Greenwood had faced allegations of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behavior, and assault; The Crown Prosecution confirmed that all charges against the young star had been dropped.
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| Mason Greenwood |PHOTO|COURTESY |
A spokesperson said; "We have a duty to keep all cases under continuous review.
"In this case, a combination of the withdrawal of key and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
"In these circumstances, we are under a duty to stop the case.
"We have explained our decisions to all parties.
"We would always encourage any potential victim to come forward and report to the police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met."
A Manchester United statement read: "Manchester United notes the decision of the Crown Prosecution Service that all charges against Mason Greenwood have been dropped.
"The club will now conduct its own process before determining the next steps. We will not make any further comment until that process is complete."
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the decision to drop the charges had "not been taken lightly".
Chief Superintendent Michaela Kerr, GMP's head of public protection, said it was "only fair" that the force publicized the latest development given the "significant media coverage of this case".
She added: "The investigation team has remained in regular contact with the legal team, providing any updates of note, and so understand the rationale for the discontinuation of proceedings at this stage, and that this decision has not been taken lightly.
"Despite the media and public's interest in this case, we have decided not to comment on it in any further detail."
Ms. Kerr did however appeal to people who felt they were, or might have been, a victim, reiterating GMP's "commitment to investigating allegations of violence against women and girls".
She continued: "An ever-increasing number of officers are receiving specialist training and the force is more consistently utilizing tools, available via the criminal justice system, to keep people safe and care for victims.
"If you feel you are or might be a victim, please don't let this case put you off asking for help."
United announced on January 30 last year he would not return to training or play any matches "until further notice".
Significantly Nike also suspended and later terminated its sponsorship deal with Greenwood, while Electronic Arts confirmed he had been removed from active squads on its FIFA 22 game.
The Bradford-born player came through the United academy and made his senior debut in a Champions League victory away to Paris Saint-Germain in March 2019.
He has one senior cap for England, playing in the Nations League match against Iceland in September 2020.
Fans are hopeful that his star will still shine at Old Trafford.
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| Mason Greenwood |PHOTO|COURTESY |
