US judge dismisses rape suit against football star Ronaldo
Los Angeles (AFP) - A US district judge has dismissed a rape lawsuit against football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, castigating the legal team behind the complaint. Judge Jennifer Dorsey threw out the case brought by Kathryn Mayorga, a former model and teacher, who alleged she was assaulted by the Portuguese soccer star in a Las Vegas hotel room in 2009. The 37-year-old Manchester United player has always denied the allegations and maintained that the relationship with Mayorga was completely consensual. In a 42-page ruling released Friday, the judge accused Mayorga's attorneys of "abuses and fl...