Cristiano Ronaldo: Juventus star says rape is an abominable crime in latest defence

Ronaldo took his official Twitter account to debunk the rape accusations against him by Kathryn Mayorga.

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to rape allegations against him by model Kathryn Mayorga by saying the act is an abominable crime offence in his latest defence.

Ronaldo has been in the press for none football reasons over an issue that occurred in 2009 while he was on vacation in the United States.

The incident has seen several media outlets criticise the superstar for his involvement with the model.

Now 33-year-old the case between Ronaldo and Mayorga has been reopened by the Las Vegas police following her recent revelation which has gone viral.

Ronaldo has however taken to his official Twitter account to debunk and condemn rape accusations through a series of tweets.

He said, "I firmly deny the accusations being issued against me. Rape is an abominable crime that goes against everything that I am and believe in.

"Keen as I may be to clear my name, I refuse to feed the media spectacle created by people seeking to promote themselves at my expense."

Ronaldo then again insisted on his innocence in another tweet which he stated that the results of the investigation will vindicate him.

He said, "My clear conscious will thereby allow me to await with tranquillity the results of any and all investigations."

 

Ronaldo is still at Juventus as the case is ongoing in the United States but may be called upon by the authorities if required.

 

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