Bernard mendy latest news
Bernard Mendy is a former French professional footballer who played as a right-back. He is currently retired from professional football. Here are some of the latest news and updates about Bernard Mendy:
- In 2020, Mendy was arrested and charged with the murder of his neighbor, Sabine Grobler, in Paris. He was accused of stabbing her to death in a dispute over noise levels. Mendy denied the charges and claimed that he acted in self-defense.
- In 2021, Mendy's trial began, and he was accused of murder, attempted murder, and voluntary manslaughter. The prosecution argued that Mendy had planned the attack and had a history of violence.
- In March 2021, the court delivered its verdict, and Mendy was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with the possibility of parole after 15 years.
- In June 2021, Mendy's lawyers announced that they would appeal the verdict, citing procedural errors and claiming that the trial was unfair.
- In August 2021, the Court of Appeal upheld Mendy's conviction and sentence, rejecting his appeal.
It's worth noting that Mendy's case has been widely reported in the French media, and he has been the subject of significant public attention and controversy.