'United missed an opportunity to show zero tolerance to domestic abuse.'
The charges against him were later dropped by his accuser.she would not continue to support the clubManchester United and its chief executive Richard Arnold had issued a statement confirming Greenwood’s departure, however in the statement included the term ‘cleared of all charges.’put out by the club, warning it would ‘put wind in the sails of abusers and send a message to victims it’s more trouble than it’s worth to report abuse.
In response to the message, Riley wrote: ‘Criminal charges being dropped following key witnesses dropping out is not equivalent to “being cleared” and the statements yesterday were gaslighting. This is the natural result.’The mathematician clarified that Man U had made the ‘right decision’ but with a ‘horrendous statement.’
In a lengthy statement, she went on: ‘The Q before them was not whether MG may be found guilty in a criminal, or even civil court, it was whether he’s fit to wear the @ManUtd badge, to be a role model to kids who look up to footballers as heroes, and have his name proudly displayed on shirts sold in the club shop.
She added: ‘This overreaching statement will put wind in the sails of abusers and send a message to victims it’s more trouble than it’s worth to report abuse. It’s so disappointing to see my club contribute to the culture that upholds this.’ Riley finished by sharing a sweet photograph of herself as baby with her father holding a Manchester United teddy bear, alongside a snap of her with her young daughters, each in Man U kits.
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