Nile Ranger rape case: two police officers suspended
The former Newcastle United football Nile Ranger has been cleared of raping a woman in a hotel room, after a week-long trial at Newcastle Crown Court.
Footballer Nile Ranger "delighted" to be found not guilty of rape
A solicitor acting for Nile Ranger has said the footballer is "delighted" to be found not guilty of rape.
Nile Ranger himself left the court building without making any comment, but after the foreman delivered the not guilty verdict he banged on the sides of the dock and said "Thank God for that".
As he walked out he thanked the jury and pulling off his tie said: "What a joke."
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