Here is all you need to know why Antony reveals private WhatsApp messages with Ingrid Lana amid his assault Investigation
Antony has taken an unprecedented step in defending himself against accusations of assault by sharing private WhatsApp conversations with his accuser, Ingrid Lana, on Instagram.
Antony shares WhatsApp messages with Ingrid Lana on Instagram story
In the wake of Lana’s allegations, Antony chose Instagram as his platform of choice to disclose the intimate conversations he had shared with her. These exchanges, initially meant to be private, have now become central to his defense.
🚨 Antony shares portions of his conversation with Ingrid Lana (33), one of the women who accused him of assault.
Translated to English by @vartatico
Antony: Anything you say, he'll come along.
Ingrid: If you want, I'll wait for you n*ked in bed.
Antony: Sounds good, darling.… pic.twitter.com/amPoUXDZ7B
— UF (@UtdFaithfuls) September 11, 2023
In these private messages, Lana appears to take the lead, expressing a desire for Antony’s photo with suggestive undertones. This contrasts with her public accusations of assault, as she had initially pursued a romantic and intimate relationship with the Brazilian winger.
Antony’s decision to share these conversations directly counters Lana’s allegations, which she aired on the Brazilian TV show Domingo Espetacular.
In her interview, Lana claimed that Antony had forcibly pushed her against a wall after attempting to kiss her. However, Antony has characterized their encounter as a “single consensual meeting,” vehemently denying any wrongdoing.
According to Antony, their conversations on WhatsApp escalated when Lana expressed a desire to travel to Manchester to meet him, indicating clear intentions for an intimate encounter. Antony even went so far as to purchase a plane ticket and book a hotel for her.
While Antony acknowledges the consensual nature of their initial meeting, he contends that scheduling conflicts prevented them from meeting again, leading Lana to return to Brazil. To substantiate his claims, Antony intends to present the entire WhatsApp conversation as evidence in court, further emphasizing his innocence.
In a surprising turn of events, another woman, Rayssa de Freitas, has come forward with allegations against Antony, adding to the complexity of the situation. De Freitas, an influencer and law student, claims to have been assaulted by Antony and another woman in May 2022, leading to hospitalization and a police report.
Gabriella Cavallin's case isn't the first accusation against Antony. A police report from May 2022 made by Rayssa de Freitas also describes violent behaviour from the #mufc player.
The victim claimed to be physically assaulted by Antony and a woman in a car in São Paulo. She… pic.twitter.com/qV7flofksH
— The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) September 7, 2023
The accusations have left Manchester United in a difficult position, as Antony has been omitted from the Brazilian national squad for the ongoing World Cup qualifiers.
Additionally, the club announced that he will be taking an indefinite hiatus while investigations into the allegations are underway, marking a challenging chapter for the club, reminiscent of the Mason Greenwood controversy in 2022.
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