Australian women’s football captain Sam Kerr has been acquitted of racially abusing a British police officer following an altercation with a taxi driver.
Kerr, who has Indian heritage, referred to officer Stephen Lovell as “stupid and white” after police intervened during a drunken dispute with the cab driver in the early hours of January 30, 2023.
The 31-year-old, recognized as one of the leading female strikers globally and currently playing for Chelsea in the Women’s Super League (WSL), acknowledged making the statement but contested the charge of racially aggravated harassment.
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Her attorney argued in the south London court that her remarks were intended to address issues of power and privilege. During her testimony last week, Kerr expressed that she believed the police treated her differently due to her skin color.
On Tuesday, a jury at Kingston Crown Court found her not guilty, and she displayed no visible reaction as the verdict was announced.
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