Evans to face new rape trial in October
Posted May 27, 2016 7:00 am
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) - A former Premier League player whose rape conviction was overturned will face a new trial in October.
Ched Evans, a Wales international who has played for Manchester City and Sheffield United, appeared in court in Cardiff on Friday and pleaded not guilty to raping a woman at a hotel in May 2011.
Evans had already served half of a five-year sentence before being released from prison and getting the conviction overturned in April following an appeal.
Evans only spoke briefly to confirm his identity before entering his plea.
The new trial will start on Oct. 4 in Cardiff.
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