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      Sunderland star Jack Diamond weeps in the dock as he’s cleared of rape

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      A FOOTIE star wept in the dock today after he was cleared of rape.Jack Diamond, 23, put his head in his hands after a jury found him not guilty in 15 minutes.
      Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond told Newcastle crown court there was consensual sexual activity at his home in 2022Credit: NNP
      Diamond denied rape and assault by penetration at Newcastle crown courtCredit: Getty
      The Sunderland winger had denied attacking the woman at his home.
      His trial heard the pair were “friends with benefits” after meeting on the dating app Tinder.
      Diamond told Newcastle crown court there was consensual sexual activity at his home in 2022.
      He said he then told the woman he did not think sex was a “good idea” and explained to the jury this was because he feared things “getting a bit too serious”.
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      He said after being rejected, the woman turned away from him in bed and appeared to be in a “huff”.
       Eleanor Laws KC, defending, said: “He is not on trial for being immature . . . for misreading signals about whether he hurt someone.”
      Outside court Diamond, of Washington, Tyne & Wear, insisted: “The last 18 months have been hugely challenging.
      “I now look forward to resuming my career.”
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      Diamond was on loan with Lincoln City last season but the deal was terminated after he was charged, and Sunderland suspended him. More

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      Maddy Cusack’s football manager ‘called her a “psycho” and complained about her weight before death’, family claim

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      MADDY Cusack’s football manager allegedly called her a “psycho” and complained about her weight before her death, her family has claimed.The Sheffield United star’s family made an official complaint to the club after she took her own life in September.
      Sheffield United star Maddy Cusack took her own life in SeptemberCredit: Getty
      Jonathan Morgan was named in a complaintCredit: Getty
      Cusack’s lawyer dad David, who reportedly wrote the complaint, alleged that she was “troubled” after Jonathan Morgan was appointed as the team’s manager.
      Morgan reportedly denies treating Cusack unfavourably.
      The Sun has repeatedly contacted Morgan’s representatives for comment.
      The complaint, which has reportedly been seen by The Athletic, is said to read: “There were a number of factors that troubled her in the end.
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      “But they all spring from the relationship with Jonathan Morgan.
      “As she confided to us, every issue had its origin in Morgan’s appointment.
      “We know she would still be with us had he not been appointed. Her text messages and conversations support this.”
      Morgan, who had previously managed Cusack at Leicester, was cleared of treating Cusack unfavourably by a nine-week external inquiry – with no disciplinary action taken.
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      The complaint by Cusack’s family alleged that she left Leicester in 2019 because she felt worn down by Morgan – who she thought disliked her.
      Cusack and Morgan met again after she played for Sheffield against his Burnley women’s side.
      Morgan allegedly called Cusack a “psycho” when she ran near his dugout, adding to her sense that he disliked her.
      When Morgan was appointed as Sheffield’s manager, he dropped Cusack from the starting line-up and allegedly told her she was overweight.
      He also allegedly told other players about their previous clashes, giving the impression she was difficult to manage.
      Cusack stayed at Sheffield United because she had bought a house in the South Yorkshire city and had made friends at the club.
      She had reportedly never clashed with previous Sheffield managers and was popular at the club, according to the family’s complaint.
      It is claimed that Cusack moved back in with her parents after become unwell from anxiety.
      She was reportedly prescribed medication and asked the club doctor about counselling at the start of September.
      The family’s complaint was delivered to the club on September 27, a week after her body was found at her parents’ house in Derbyshire.
      An inquest has been opened into her death, which cops said is not suspicious.
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      Sheffield United appointed retired Raoul Moat cop Dennis Shotton to handle a probe into the family’s allegations.
      He allegedly misspelled Cusack’s first and second names as “Madeline Cussack” in correspondence with her grieving family.
      Shotton also allegedly failed to record a witness interview with David Cusack and twice referred to him as a club employee – rather than Maddy’s father.
      The investigator also allegedly failed to contact a close confidante of Cusack whose details he had been given.
      It is also alleged that he did not contact some players who the family had recommended he speak to.
      Safecall, which employs Shotton as an investigator, confirmed that it has carried out an investigation on Sheffield United’s behalf.
      The firm declined to comment further.
      The Cusack family, which was not allowed to see Shotton’s report, has rejected its verdict.
      The FA has now begun gathering evidence after the family asked it to launch its own probe.
      The Maddy Cusack Foundation said: “Those who knew Maddy well will be aware she had no long-standing mental health issues or troubles.
      “Maddy was a happy-go-lucky, carefree girl with everything to live for.
      “By Christmas 2022, she could be described as being at her happiest.
      “This all changed gradually from February.”
      Morgan reportedly denies telling Cusack she was overweight, claiming he told her she needed to improve her conditioning following fitness tests.
      He also reportedly denies shouting that Cusack was a “psycho” or telling other Sheffield players anything negative about her.
      The manager reportedly claims that he tried to help Cusack, making her vice-captain and putting her in touch with the club doctor.
      Morgan also reportedly claims that he campaigned for Cusack to get a pay rise from £6,000 to £18,000.
      He reportedly maintains that he did not single out Cusack for criticism.
      Morgan’s representatives have been contacted for comment.
      ‘TRAGIC PASSING’
      Sheffield United declined to comment, instead referring The Sun to its December press release announcing the outcome of the external inquiry.
      The release read: “Sheffield United Football Club can confirm that an investigation has taken place following the tragic passing of Women’s team player and club marketing executive, Maddy Cusack.
      “Maddy was an important member of Sheffield United’s Women’s team.
      “She was our longest serving player, scoring 7 times in 110 appearances and was synonymous with the number 8 shirt that she wore with distinction.
      “Maddy was also a valued and popular member of the Club’s marketing team, working on promotion of all areas of the Blades.
      “Everyone at the Club remains deeply saddened by her passing.
      “At the request of and with cooperation from Maddy’s family, we appointed an independent third party to carry out a formal investigation into concerns the family raised about processes and conduct at the Club.
      “Following a thorough review of the valuable input provided by each of the key witnesses put forward by Maddy’s family and the Club, the investigation has found no evidence of wrongdoing.
      YOU’RE NOT ALONEEVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide.
      It doesn’t discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.
      It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.
      Yet it’s rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.
      That is why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.
      The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.
      Let’s all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You’re Not Alone.
      If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:

      “The Club is always looking for ways to evolve and will reflect on the outcomes and recommendations arising from the investigation to consider how processes and policies may be improved.
      “Following Maddy’s death, the Club provided staff with the opportunity to engage with additional external support.
      “As part of the Club’s commitment to continual improvement, we have and will continue to review and expand the Club-wide wellbeing support offered to our staff.
      “We will increase the learning and development opportunities for all staff around language and culture, welfare and mental health awareness.
      “We have also recently strengthened our Women’s and Girls’ structure with the addition of a new highly experienced Head of Women’s and Girls’ Football and other key appointments.
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      “We wish to offer support to Maddy’s family and the Maddy Cusack Foundation, MC8.
      “We hope to work with them to continue the lasting positive impact Maddy had on those who knew her.”
      If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123.
      Cusack was Sheffield United’s longest-serving playerCredit: PA
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      Millwall fans face court for sick gesture mocking tragic Leicester City chairman’s helicopter crash ahead of FA Cup tie

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      TWO Millwall fans face court for mocking the tragic death of Leicester City’s former chairman ahead of the club’s FA Cup tie.Footage shared on social media appeared to show the supporters making sick gestures towards the away stand at The Den stadium this afternoon.
      Footage appeared to show two Millwall fans making sick gesturesCredit: X
      The incident happened at The Den stadium in LondonCredit: X
      Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha tragically died in a helicopter crash in 2018Credit: AP:Associated Press
      Thai billionaire businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, 60, was among five killed when the chopper spun out of control while taking off from the King Power Stadium.
      Staff at Millwall’s ground, located in Bermondsey, south-east London, were also reportedly seen speaking to them.
      A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Two men were detained and ejected from the ground.
      “They will each be summonsed for an offence under the Public Order Act.
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      “Enquiries are ongoing to locate a third man in connection with the incident.”
      Neither clubs have commented on the incident yet.
      The Championship leaders, who won the FA Cup in 2021, saw off the Lions 3-2 in the third round fixture following a 12.30pm kickoff.
      The helicopter pilot nearly saved Srivaddhanaprabha in 2018 with a miracle landing after the rotor failed.
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      Crash investigators described the seizure of the tail rotor’s duplex bearing as a “catastrophic and irrecoverable failure” which caused it to dramatically spiral out of control.
      The helicopter spun around five times within 14 seconds as it plummeted perilously over a busy public car park from 430ft, an official report revealed.
      Pilot Eric Swaffer, 53, narrowly avoided mass tragedy despite screaming “I’ve no idea what’s going on” while likely startled and disorientated in the dark.
      He managed to perfectly perform every emergency action and even cushioned the blow by expertly pulling the collective control.
      But the lower left-hand side of the Leonardo AW169 smashed into a half-metre-high concrete step which caused a significant fuel leak igniting within a minute.
      Leicester City saw off Millwall 3-2 in the third round FA Cup tieCredit: Getty More

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      Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond claims he refused sex with rape accuser after she ‘got on top of me’

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      A CHAMPIONSHIP footballer accused of raping a woman told a court that he had refused sex with her.Sunderland winger Jack Diamond, 23, told a jury that his alleged victim was in a “huff” when he told her to stop after she “got on top of me”.
      Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond claims he refused sex with rape accuser after she ‘got on top of me’Credit: NCJMedia
      Diamond denied rape and assault by penetration at Newcastle crown courtCredit: Getty
      He explained that he did so because he feared things were “getting a bit too serious”.
      Diamond, who had previously been in a long relationship, said he kissed her later to “comfort” her and she told him, ‘I think the moment has gone’ and left.
      The footballer, who met the girl on dating site Tinder, is alleged to have attacked her at the home he shared with team-mate Anthony Patterson.
      He said he did feel regretful about his “immaturity” towards relationships at the time.
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      Diamond, of Washington, Tyne & Wear, denies rape and assault by penetration at Newcastle crown court.
      The trial continues. More

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      Boxer Jarrell Miller arrested after ‘slamming car dealership employee to ground and fleeing in stolen Dodge Ram’

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      JARRELL MILLER has been arrested after allegedly attacking a car dealership employee and escaping in a stolen Dodge Ram.The 35-year-old was taken into custody in Hollywood on Tuesday, charged with carjacking without a firearm or weapon and burglary with assault or battery.
      Jarrell Miller lost to Daniel Dubois in Saudi Arabia last monthCredit: Getty
      Citing Hollywood Police, US outlet WSVN claim that Miller put the member of staff into a chokehold before slamming him to the ground.
      He is then accused of taking the keys to a recently repossessed Dodge Ram and leaving the scene.
      Miller had a court hearing on Wednesday afternoon.
      He remained in custody in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday evening, as per Broward’s Sheriff’s Office.
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      The boxing heavyweight had been held on a $30,000 (£26,600) bond.
      Miller was last in action on December 23 when he lost to Daniel Dubios on the eight-fight Day of Reckoning card in Saudi Arabia.
      The American, who hails from Brooklyn, New York, lost to Brit Daniel Dubois via 12th round TKO.
      Miller had been due to face Anthony Joshua in 2019, but was replaced at short notice by Andy Ruiz Jr after testing positive for performing enhancing drugs.
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      Following suspension he returned to the ring after a near-four year lay-off in 2022.
      After low-key wins against Ariel Esteban Bracamonte and Derek Cardenas, Miller defeated Lucas Browne back in March.
      The 26-1-1 star then stepped up his comeback against Dubois, but was stopped by the 26-year-old.
      During his time in Saudi Arabia, Miller got into a heated row with old foe Joshua.
      As the duo were dragged away from each other, Joshua told Miller: “I’m still your landlord.”
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      Jack Grealish burglars tried to raid mansion a month before £1m attack but were scared off

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      BURGLARS responsible for the £1million raid on Jack Grealish’s mansion were scared off by cops a month earlier, we can reveal.The gang got spooked when a police car drove past as they prepared to break in.
      BURGLARS responsible for the £1million raid on Jack Grealish’s mansion were scared off by cops a month earlier, we can revealCredit: Getty
      Sasha Attwood, pictured with Man City and England ace Jack, was in at the time of the raid and raised the alarm but the gang escaped after less than three minutesCredit: Instagram
      They first targeted the Man City midfield ace’s £5.6million mansion while he played against RB Leipzig on November 28 in the Champions League.
      But they did not know Grealish, 28, and girlfriend Sasha Attwood, 27, were yet to move in.
      They fled the scene when a police car coincidentally cruised by as they lay in wait down a quiet village lane near Knutsford, Cheshire.
      They returned on December 27, grabbing watches and gems worth £1million while Jack played in City’s 3-1 win at Everton.
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      Sasha and members of Jack’s family were in at the time and raised the alarm but the gang escaped after less than three minutes, according to an underworld source.
      They said the burglary was carried out with the approval of a Salford gang and the stolen items will be sold in Spain.
      They added: “These lads are good at what they do. They never spend longer than a couple of minutes in a house because they automatically assume an alarm has been triggered the moment they gain entry. They don’t want to hurt or threaten anyone as they know that will increase their jail sentence if they are caught.”
      Police are probing whether the raid was an inside job linked to other targeted footie stars. The source said: “If you’re a tradesman and work for footballers, once in with one you’re in with them all as they pass them on to teammates and say, ‘Use my guy’.
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      “So the police are trying to see if there is any pattern of a tradesman or particular company working at burgled properties.”
      A Cheshire Police spokesman said: “No arrests have been made at this time and enquiries are ongoing.” More

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      Sunderland player Jack Diamond ‘raped woman he met on Tinder after promising “cuddles” at home he shared with teammate’

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      A SUNDERLAND footballer raped a woman he met on a dating site at the home he shared with a teammate, a court heard.Jack Diamond, 23, allegedly attacked the woman after inviting her over for “cuddling”.
      Jack Diamond has denied raping the womanCredit: NNP
      The winger has been suspended from Sunderland
      Once she arrived, the winger made it clear he “wanted more than that” and raped and sexually assaulted her, it is said.
      The alleged attack took place at the home Diamond previously shared with his Black Cats teammate Anthony Patterson.
      Newcastle Crown Court was told the woman feared he was messaging Mr Patterson to arrange a “threesome” after noticing the player on his phone.
      Jurors heard the Diamond, who claims the sex was consensual, met the complainant on Tinder.
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      She told police she agreed to go to the footballer’s home “just for cuddles” as she was not on the pill at the time.
      The woman “eventually” consented to some sexual activity before Diamond fell asleep.
      When he awoke, the court heard he began to “feel and caress” the woman even when she asked him to stop.
      Prosecutor David Povall said: “She asked him to stop and told him she wasn’t in the mood, but he persisted.”
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      Diamond then allegedly sexually assaulted the woman while he “straddled” her – causing her physical pain.
      Jurors heard she turned her back to Diamond as he performed a sex act on himself before he pushed her underwear to one side and raped her.
      Mr Povall said: “Some time later, she realised he was messaging on his phone, and she feared that he was communicating with (Sunderland goalkeeper) Anthony Patterson, his housemate, who had previously raised the possibility of a threesome.
      “She didn’t want to get into that situation. Fearful of what might happen, she messaged a friend, asking for help.
      “He told her to leave immediately, which she did. Her friend met her at her house, where he saw the very emotional and distressed state she was in, and he waited with her till the police arrived.”
      During her interview with police, she said she felt “sick” over the alleged attack and “turned over and cried” after.
      She said he “grabbed her wrists” and was “quite aggressive” during, telling officers: “It was like a switch had gone off.”
      The complainant added: “I’ve never felt that way before. I thought I was going to physically throw up”.
      Diamond, who denies rape and assault by penetration, told officers she had initiated the sexual contact, which he claimed he rejected.
      He also claimed the woman was “jealous and possessive”, the court heard.
      Diamond was on loan at League One club Lincoln City, who have since terminated his contract, when he was charged last season.
      The forward has also been suspended from Sunderland while the criminal case continues.
      Diamond made 45 appearances for the team – including when they won the Papa John’s Trophy at Wembley in 2021.
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      He scored eight times in 36 matches for League One club Lincoln last season.
      The trial continues.
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      Twist in probe into £1m raid on Jack Grealish’s mansion as cops fear it may have been an inside job

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      POLICE suspect a £1million raid on Jack Grealish’s mansion may have been an inside job after dozens of workmen had recently been in the property.The Three Lions star and fiancée Sasha Attwood moved in five days before Christmas after tradesmen had been finishing renovations.
      Cops suspect a £1million raid on Jack Grealish’s mansion may have been an inside jobCredit: Rex
      Grealish and fiancée Sasha Attwood moved in five days before Christmas after tradesmen had been finishing renovationsCredit: Instagram
      A source said: ‘By the time Jack’s partner and family downstairs heard what was going on and raised the alarm, they were long gone’Credit: https://www.instagram.com/jackgrealish/
      And The Sun understands police are focussing on whether thieves who broke into the £5.6million pad via an upstairs balcony could have been tipped off.
      A source said: “The crooks went straight to safes and jewellery counters.
      “By the time Jack’s partner and family downstairs heard what was going on and raised the alarm, they were long gone.
      “The thieves may have had specific details provided by eyewitnesses who had been in the home.”
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      Another theory is the burglars were helped by the Man City star’s planning application for an extension, which reveals online the layout of his seven-bed home.
      The Sun revealed the lavish property in Cheshire was raided last Wednesday evening while the 28-year-old played in City’s 3-1 Prem win at Everton.
      Former Met top detective Mick Neville said cops would be “trying to establish who has had access to the property over the last few months”.
      He called for clubs to help give stars better home protection.
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      City boss Pep Guardiola has urged stars not to flaunt their wealth online as it emerged Jack had worn £500,000 of different watches in recent weeks.
      Jack’s agent and Cheshire Police were approached for comment.  
      The Sun revealed that the couple’s lavish property was raided last Wednesday eveningCredit: Tim Stewart More