The star, 28, denied assaulting the woman in his friend’s car in 2023
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The star, 28, denied assaulting the woman in his friend’s car in 2023
Micheal Ward told the jury the encounter with his accuser was "wholly consensual". Top Boy actor Micheal Ward sobbed in court as he was found not guilty of rape and sexual assault.
BBC News reported the story as "Top Boy actor Micheal Ward found not guilty of rape." The Independent reported the story as "Top Boy actor Micheal Ward cleared of rape." Sky News reported the story as "Top Boy actor Micheal Ward sobs as he's found not guilty of raping woman in a car."
3 sources have covered this story, including The Independent, BBC News and Sky News. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 3 hours ago.
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[01] VerifiedCore event reported by 3 independent outlets across the spectrum.
[02] DisputedKey facts present in mainstream desks; corroboration thin from wires.
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