Footballer Ched Evans arrives at court for rape trial
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The Wales striker, who plays for League One side Chesterfield, is accused of raping a woman in May 2011.
Evans walked into Cardiff Crown Court with partner Natasha Massey and was photographed by a large number of photographers waiting outside.
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The former Manchester City and Sheffield United forward, who has made 13 appearances for Wales, denies the charge against him.
The 27-year-old entered a not guilty plea during a court hearing in May.
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