Written by a group of Arsenal fans. open letter to the club over what he described as “deeply worrying” allegations of sexual abuse in sport.
The letter, which was sent on November 14 and has more than 7,000 signatures online, was written by Arsenal supporters against sexual harassment, who called on the club to sack any member of staff if they faced a criminal investigation. . clear support for victims of sexual abuse and transparent communication with their supporters, the Premier League and victims.
The letter said the group was “obliged to express our growing concern” about the matter and called on the club to recognize its position.
“Sexual violence is a deeply rooted social problem that disproportionately affects women,” the letter said. “We believe that there is no place for this in football. We trust that you will join our faith.
“While we recognize that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty, we find any scenario in which a club would have to continue to select and promote a player under investigation for sexual offences. Success in this field will help victims of sexual abuse.” “It shows that it is much more than respect.”
The letter adds that Arsenal is proud to represent its fans and community on and off the field with “a culture of safety and inclusion across all spectrums of identity, including race, religion, gender and sexuality.”
And he continues: “We are concerned that, in a hypothetical situation, the situation described above occurred in our club, it would damage its reputation, as well as the unity and integrity that football inspires.”
There have been many cases involving high-profile players in allegations of sexual misconduct.
The Premier League footballer, recently accused of rape, was questioned by police earlier this month as the investigation into the allegations against him continues.
The 30-year-old has been under investigation since his arrest in July 2022 on suspicion of rape. He was arrested before being released on bail and later released under investigation (RUI).
The name of the player who has not been suspended by his club and who has been allowed to continue playing in the first division is withheld for legal reasons. That is why comments on this article have been disabled.
In July 2023, former Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy pleaded not guilty to one count of rape and one count of attempted rape after being acquitted of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in January 2023.
Furthermore, Mason Greenwood has not played for Manchester United since his arrest in January 2022.
United abandoned plans to bring Greenwood back to the first team last summer after a bitter public and internal dispute. “Atlético”. He was later loaned to La Liga side Getafe, where he won the club’s player of the year award for the 2023-24 season. Greenwood joined Marseille permanently this summer.
In February 2023, the UK Crown Prosecution Service dismissed the attempted rape, violence and coercive control case against him, saying that “the withdrawal of key witnesses and the addition of new material made the prospect of a trial possible.” or meant that it was.” Greenwood denied all allegations against him.
In June 2022, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bisuma was acquitted of sexual assault charges. Bissuma was arrested along with a 40-year-old man on suspicion of sexual assault in Brighton in October 2021 and was acquitted the following year.
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