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Big relief: US judge delivers verdict on Cristiano Ronaldo rape case

Manchester United and Portugal soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo [Twitter]

A US judge has dismissed the Las Vegas rape lawsuit against Manchester United and Portugal soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, Britain's Sky News reported on Saturday (Jul 11).

The ruling comes nearly three years after prosecutors said Ronaldo would face no charges in Las Vegas in connection with a 10-year-old sexual assault allegation because the case cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

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