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Daily Mail
11-06-2025
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- Daily Mail
Premier League cult hero Dimitri Payet set to leave Brazilian side on a free transfer amid sexual assault case after being accused of forcing ex-mistress to 'drink her own urine'
Dimitri Payet has left Brazilian club Vasco da Gama on a free transfer, the club have confirmed, amid a current sexual and physical assault case against the 38-year-old. The former West Ham and France star stands accused of 'physical and psychological violence' towards his former 'mistress', Brazilian lawyer Larissa Natalya Ferrari, who was allegedly forced to drink her own urine and lick the floor during a turbulent seven-month affair. He joined the Brazilian outfit in 2023 after leaving Marseille, where he spent six years following his West Ham departure where he quickly earned himself Premier League cult icon status. While at Vasco da Gama he featured 75 times, scoring seven times and assisting 13 goals, though the club have now announced his time will come to an end. 'Vasco da Gama informs that, in an amicable manner, they have reached an agreement for the early closure of the link with midfielder Dimitri Payet. 'The club thanks the athlete for the professionalism, dedication and respect shown throughout his journey through São Januário, and wishes success in his upcoming challenges. 'For Vasco, Payet has played 77 matches, scored 8 goals and contributed 16 assists. 'Thank you, Payet.' Last month, Brazilian outlet G1 claimed to have obtained a document with details of the case against Payet in which the lawyer attested to suffering from borderline personality disorder, believing the former Rio de Janeiro-based Vasco da Gama star took advantage of her condition. 'Dimitri knew about my passion and psychological problems, using this against me,' she is reported to have said by G1. 'Dimitri convinced me to put my head in the trash, in the toilet, made me drink my own urine and other sexual bizarre acts.' However, according to RMC Sport via Brazilian outlet Extra, the prosecutor's office is now seeking to dismiss the complaint due to a lack of evidence required to charge the 38-year-old. The report states that the plaintiff's defence has appealed the decision. Last month reports claimed that Payet had denied 'physical and psychological violence' towards his 'mistress' in a statement to Brazilian police. The Frenchman was reportedly heard at the Women's Assistance Police Station where he admitted to having a relationship with Ferrari but insisted every act during their union was consensual. Furthermore, Payet, who left his wife of almost 20 years Ludivine and their four children back in his homeland during his time in Brazil, was alleged to have admitted to the acts but maintained that they were consensual and proposed by Ferrari. G1's report mentioned an encounter when Ferrari 'requested slaps during sexual intercourse' and as a result, developed marks on her body. The Frenchman also reportedly claimed that the two used wooden chairs during sexual intercourse, and that, due to Ferrari's light skin, any pressure would lead to marks. It followed Ferrari's impassioned public plea for 'justice', in a statement in which she claimed to have been 'humiliated' by the 38-cap former Les Blues star. 'I want justice because he abused my psychological vulnerability to gain sexual advantage,' she told AFP. 'He demanded proof of love from me, which consisted of humiliation. 'I recorded videos in which I drank my urine, drank water from the toilet bowl, and licked the floor. I'm a lawyer, I would never have made such serious complaints lightly.' It was claimed that Payet refused Ferrari's desire to continue this relationship in France, on the condition he pay her expenses, as his time in the country approached its end. According to the player, the lawyer's behaviour changed from then on, leading to her threatening to 'expose his secrets' if he did not respond within four hours of her birthday message. The 38-year-old had left his wife of almost 20 years (Ludivine) and their four kids back home During his time at Vasco da Gama, Payet played 77 matches, with eight goals and 16 assists Podcast All episodes Play on Apple Spotify Payet's lawyer Sheila Lustoza told G1: 'It is regrettable that confidential records were leaked, but the case reveals with evidence something that is very clear: a woman exercising her freedom and will, as it should be, contrary to what has been publicly narrated up until now. 'The defense is confident that the truth that is proven by documents will demonstrate these facts.' Payet is widely regarded as one of West Ham's most talented players this century but left under a cloud to re-join Marseille after just 18 months in 2017. He stays at the Stade Velodrome for six-and-a-half years before moving to Brazil in 2023. In March, Larissa revealed that they had had a seven-month affair. She wrote in a lengthy statement: 'One thing I want to make clear is that it was never about money. There was no need for it. 'There's not much I can say because there's no explanation or anything to justify it. 'But one thing I want to make extremely clear is that it was never for money, not before, not now. In fact, the last time I went to Rio, I went by bus.'
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Drunken Grenfell Tower lawyer arrested after late-night confrontation with her neighbour after all-day drinks is cleared of assault
A drunken human rights lawyer who was involved in the Grenfell Tower inquiry has been cleared of all charges after she was arrested for a late-night confrontation with a neighbour. Scarlett Milligan, 32, was accused of assaulting Kemi Adebiyi, 48, after she enjoyed all-day birthday drinks with her fellow-barrister boyfriend Benjamin Waistell in May 2022. The pair had been drinking locally in Wandsworth, London, but they had a row and Milligan found herself locked out of Mr Waistell's home in Cromford Road. In footage shown at the hearing, Milligan could be heard shouting 'f***** c***' in the doorway of Ms Adebiyi's home as her boyfriend held her back. The trial at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court collapsed when office manger Ms Adebiyi did not appear to give evidence, saying she was hospitalised with an insect bite. Prosecutor Benn Maguire offered no evidence and BBP London Law School graduate Milligan was found not guilty of assaulting Ms Adebiyi. Earlier this year a Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court jury cleared Milligan of the racially-aggravated assault of Ms Adebiyi. The latest verdict concludes a three-year investigation and prosecution that also saw Mr Waistell, a Lincoln's Inn lawyer with XXIV Old Buildings, in the dock for alleged assault and criminal damage. He was cleared of the charges last year. 'The defendant [Milligan] is described as of 'impeccable character' in her application,' Mr Maguire told the court yesterday. 'May I show a recording of what happened that night? This is a recording of the defendant.' Deputy District Judge David Bolton watched mobile phone footage recorded by Ms Adebiyi, first showing Waistell screaming at the complainant, followed by Milligan. 'The recording does show unattractive behaviour by Ms Milligan and it is accepted that no party behaved themselves well that night,' said Gudrun Young KC, defending. 'However, it does not seem fair or appropriate to play a small section of the footage to blacken Ms Milligan. 'It is inappropriate that it be played completely out of context.' Milligan broke down in tears in the dock when the possibility of a trial in September was discussed, wailing: 'I can't do it.' 'She has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, has memory loss and migraines and is signed-off work,' added the KC. However, the Crown Prosecution Service yesterday pushed back at 32-year-old Scarlett Milligan's claim she is of 'impeccable character'. Mr Maguire said: 'The purpose of showing this footage to the court is in response to the assertion that Ms Milligan is of 'impeccable character.' 'She is the person in the video with her hand going towards the complainant.' Milligan was accused of grabbing Ms Adebiyi's neck, leaving no injury and Waistell was acquitted after arguing that he was rescuing his girlfriend from their neighbour's assault. Trouble began when Ms Adebiyi's meditation was disturbed by Milligan lying in the road outside her ground-floor flat, making loud groaning noises. She went outside and asked: 'Is she okay? She is making a lot of noise,' prompting Waistell to respond: 'You f*** off,' triggering an exchange of insults between the parties. Milligan was recorded on a next-door neighbour's Ring doorbell shouting: 'Shut your door you ugly c***,' and: 'You f****** ugly twat,' Throughout the recording Ms Adebiyi can be heard mockingly referring to the couple as 'Tarquin' and 'Karen,' suggesting Ms Milligan was feigning a mental health episode. She is heard shouting: 'You think you can enter my home and attack me? 'This is typical white privilege. She's seeking attention, she's a typical Karen, an attention seeker. 'I came out to try and help and Karen began railing on me and then Tarquin decides to come over here and enter my home and rescue Karen. 'I am going to stream this. You're going to lose your jobs you f***ing racists.' Ms Adebiyi dialled 999 and told the operator: 'I heard howling in the middle of the street. A man who looks like he plays rugby told me to f*** off.' Five minutes later Waistell also called the police, saying: 'My girlfriend has been attacked. She (Adebiyi) came out because we were loud in the street and dragged her in the house and attacked her. 'I had to break the door down to get her out. She thinks my girlfriend is suicidal and that it's funny. My girlfriend is a little bit drunk.' Ms Young submitted: 'We have reached the point where enough is enough and given the history of this case we urge caution accepting at face value the assertion the complainant can't attend due to ill health. 'She has a history of manufacturing injuries that do not exist and accuses people who are victims of her assaults. She is a manipulative individual. 'She told the police she had scratches from the assault, but they were very, very old. That is the sort of character we are dealing with, someone who lies to the police. 'She is more than capable of lying about injuries, lying to the police and fabricating injuries and manipulating the process. 'Ms Milligan is immediately heard screaming: "My head", and Mr Waistell enters and carries her out in his arms and she is covered in multiple bruises as a result of this incident.' In her statement to police Milligan said: 'I was drinking throughout the day and by the evening I was drunk. I had an argument with Ben and he left the pub. 'I couldn't access Ben's address because of the bottom lock and I became very upset and was lying in the middle of the road crying.' She said an 'abusive woman' confronted her saying: 'If you're going to kill yourself, get on with it. 'The lady continued to hurl abuse at me and she became more and more heated with her abuse. 'I ended up in her doorway and the next thing I remember is being pulled by the hair over the threshold of her address. The woman struck me and I was savagely kicked to the head, I think I lost consciousness.' Deputy District Judge Bolton said: 'I am aware of the impact this has had on your client. It has been hanging over her for three years now and is a low-level assault, an allegation of grabbing at the neck without injury. 'This is extending the impact on the defendant and the application to adjourn the trial until September is refused.' The verdict finally concluded a prosecution that saw three years of multiple court hearings; a failed application to dismiss the case; a two-day magistrates' court trial and a two-week Crown Court trial including sixteen hours of jury deliberations.
