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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.

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Footballer Nile Ranger thanks legal team, family and Swindon Town FC, after being found not guilty of rape

Ex-Newcastle United footballer Nile ranger has posted on Twitter a statement thanking everyone who has supported him during a week-long trial, which saw him cleared of rape. He also thanked his new club Swindon Town FC.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved. My legal team, my family and everyone else supporting me. I am glad the right verdict came about in court. I am innocent, have always been innocent and have been proven to be innocent. These legal proceedings have played an integral part of my life and also my career. I am now solely focused on working hard and getting myself where I should. I would like to thank Swindon Town FC for giving me a chance at a vital time to progress, I cannot thank them enough for their support.

– Nile Ranger

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