Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood is due to face trial over allegations of attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour in November 2023.
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault, will face trial in November next year, sparking a massive reaction among fans on social media platforms.
On Monday, the 21-year-old attended a hearing at Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court. Greenwood spoke to confirm his name and birthdate. He was dressed in a black suit, white shirt, and black tie. Prosecutor Jason Pitter KC requested that a case management hearing occurs on February 10, 2023.
Mason Greenwood's court case has been adjourned at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester until next year.
He has been told that he will next need to appear on 10th February and has been told to expect the trial to begin on 27th November 2023. pic.twitter.com/bs9bHR8RNJ
The case has been scheduled for trial on November 27, 2023, with a 10-day projected duration. There was no entering of pleas to the charges. The hearing, which lasted less than ten minutes, was attended by Greenwood's parents. The Englishman was granted bail with the same restrictions as before by Judge Maurice Greene.
Mason Greenwood was initially detained in January concerning claims involving a woman after pictures and videos were uploaded online. He was granted bail, but he was taken into custody in October for allegedly breaking the terms.
On October 17, Greenwood appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court and was subsequently remanded in jail. Two days later, he was released from HMP Berwyn in Wrexham after his bail request was approved in a private hearing.
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The forward was granted bail with the requirements that he not speak to any witnesses, including the complainant, and stay at a Bowdon address on Bow Green Road. According to reports, the attempted rape happened in October 2021.
Between November 2018 and October 2021, Greenwood is said to have engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour, including accessing and monitoring the complainant's social media accounts and making threatening and disparaging remarks to her. The forward, who has made one appearance for England, was prohibited from playing or practising with the Old Trafford club hours after the allegations went viral online at the start of the year.
Meanwhile, after the news of the trial date came out in the open, Manchester United fans took to Twitter to express their view that the young forward's career might end.
"By the time this case is done, he'd be 30+" noted one fan on Twitter. Another wrote, "Greenwood's future is gone man. So bad!"
"Talent is never enough," stated another enthusiast on the micro-blogging site, while a fourth added, "Disgusting decision by the court. Arrest him or let him go. Don't freeze him out and end his career."
Here's a look at some of the reactions:
By the time this case is done, he'd be 30+ https://t.co/DwiZTBs1JZ
— Nobody (@CCBenji)If it takes that long and due diligence is done, and all evidence is gathered and he is found to be innocent. Would many of the footballing public remotely accept that verdict?. https://t.co/rSy09psNhI
— 🦍 (@Siboniso_Majozi)Greenwood’s future is gone man
So bad😭 https://t.co/jsEagjITNJ
Talent is never enough. https://t.co/pvJfKQ9mzr
— underdawg (@Lahbsbaby)I always have a soft spot for Mason Greenwood, even on the days he plays rubbish, I still find a way to make excuses for him. Hope he learned his lessons from these. pic.twitter.com/mvy6dsNUV5
— OBIDIENT-DENTIST🦷🩺 (@Nzube_Agbo)I feel bad seeing this guy Mason Greenwood on trend each time I watch his incredible clips of performances for ManUtd he's just got himself into a mess
— 奥卢瓦塞伊 🇳🇬 (@sheyitokz8)Mason Greenwood just had to ruin his career before it even started
— Apparel (@Osemenor_Ighedo)Chai see my boy😭... please lock Ronaldo the black sheep up and release Mason Greenwood🤲🏽 pic.twitter.com/08FJgem1AP
— Chiflex (@Chiflex_)Fuxk.
Mason greenwood 🥺🥺🥺
My glorious boy
You will be back stronger
So Mason Greenwood will go on trial in a year's time and he's still being paid by Manchester United.
Takes the piss a bit.
This is a lesson oo, a very young talent like that of foden, Mason greenwood was supposed to be at the 😭😭😭😭
— Evildooeer😹😂💔 (@Samuelsegundk)I think the footballing career of Mason Greenwood is literally finished because the court has set 23rd of November next year as his trial date for charges of raping his girlfriend.🥹🥹🥹 pic.twitter.com/G8kkpNnj2e
— Xlynz Proctor Hudh (@xlynzproc)Sometimes, life can be cruel. Regardless of whether or not he is guilty, I feel so sorry for Mason Greenwood. This would have been his first world cup appearance for England. Kings, make good choices! pic.twitter.com/HSdnkHuSFl
— Ezzy (@Donezzy225)Mason Greenwood starting to look like a villain. pic.twitter.com/5djBooPfOl
— DME 🇳🇦 (@dme_363)I'm an Arsenal fan but deep down me I feel sad for Mason Greenwood. A promising career is fading away 😔 😢
— I.Z.U (@real_izuu)