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Footballer rape claims girl 'may sue'

A 17-year-old girl who accused two Premiership footballers of taking part in an alleged “gang rape” was today considering a civil action after the Crown Prosecution Service announced they would not be charged due to “insufficient evidence”.

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Footballers avoid gang rape charges

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No charges against footballers in gang rape claim

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No charges over rape claim - report

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Dyer denies involvement in alleged gang-rape

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Man, 27, arrested over gang-rape claim
Alleged gang rape victim 'devastated' by newspaper claims

The victim of an alleged gang rape involving Premiership soccer stars was said to be “devastated” by the version of events given by a football party fixer over the weekend.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2003

Police offer no comment on ‘gang rape’ claims

POLICE yesterday refused to discuss claims made by a football party fixer that he witnessed what happened on the night a 17-year-old girl said she was gang raped by soccer players.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2003

'Girl gave consent to sex with soccer players' - witness

UK police today refused to discuss claims made a by football party fixer that he witnessed what happened on the night a 17-year-old girl said she was gang raped by soccer players.

Sun, 05 Oct, 2003

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