The case occurred at the 23-year-old player’s apartment in Falstone, Fatfield, Washington (northeast England) on May 7, 2022. According to the victim’s testimony, she (let’s call her A) and Diamond knew each other. via the dating app Tinder.

A then agreed to go to the English player’s private home. Here, A agreed with Diamond’s affectionate actions but did not accept going any further. A said that she felt nauseous when the 23-year-old winger sexually assaulted her.

According to the jury, A was taking medication at the time and had to avoid sexual intercourse. The court heard Diamond “demanded more” after the two cuddled in bed.

Under duress, A eventually agreed to perform some sexual activities with the English player. According to the prosecutor, A felt disgusted when she woke up the next morning and saw Diamond caressing her body.

A also claimed she burst into tears when Diamond sexually assaulted her. A said that the 23-year-old player “grabbed” her wrist and “appeared aggressive” during the rape.

Newcastle Crown Court heard Jack Diamond denied the rape allegation. The Sunderland player affirmed that both parties had consent when having sex.

Jack Diamond grew up in Sunderland’s training camp but was constantly loaned out to lower-class teams. At the time the scandal broke out, Diamond was playing for Lincoln City on loan from Sunderland. Currently, this player has been suspended from competition pending an investigation.