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Why I'm standing by boyfriend Ched Evans

Ched wouldn’t be capable of committing this crime… I just want to get him home and live a normal life

Natasha Massey

In April 2012 professional footballer Ched Evans was found guilty of raping a 19-year-old woman who was too drunk to give consent to sex. Ched was sentenced to five years in prison but is due to be released soon after serving just two years.

Over 140,000 people have signed a petition to prevent Ched from returning to play for Sheffield United - but after serving time in jail, should he be given a second chance?

Speaking exclusively to us today, Ched's girlfriend Natasha Massey, who's standing by her boyfriend and campaigning for him to be allowed to return to the pitch, along with Ched's sister Kylie Evans.

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