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Sheffield United's Ched Evans jailed five years for rape [View all]
I'm suprised by this, as from what I'd seen of the trial I thought that Clayton McDonald would be more severely sentenced for this one.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-17781842
Footballer Ched Evans has been jailed for five years for raping a 19-year-old woman, while another player, Clayton McDonald, has been cleared.
Wales and Sheffield United striker Evans, 23, was convicted by a jury at Caernarfon Crown Court. Both he and Port Vale defender Mr McDonald, also 23, had denied rape at a Premier Inn near Rhyl, Denbighshire.
The court heard the defendants had known each other since they were aged 10 and shared accommodation when they played for Manchester City's youth academy.
Evans, a striker, has scored 35 goals for Championship club Sheffield United this season and has 13 caps for Wales.
Wales and Sheffield United striker Evans, 23, was convicted by a jury at Caernarfon Crown Court. Both he and Port Vale defender Mr McDonald, also 23, had denied rape at a Premier Inn near Rhyl, Denbighshire.
The court heard the defendants had known each other since they were aged 10 and shared accommodation when they played for Manchester City's youth academy.
Evans, a striker, has scored 35 goals for Championship club Sheffield United this season and has 13 caps for Wales.
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