Chelsea Star Kerr Cleared Of Racial Harassment

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment, after calling a Metropolitan Police officer “stupid and white.”
A jury at Kingston Crown Court cleared her in relation to an incident in Twickenham, south-west London, on 30 January 2023.
Ms Kerr, 31, said she was “antagonised” by officers after she was taken to a police station by a taxi driver following a dispute.
The Australian international, who made the comments to PC Stephen Lovell, did not deny using the words “stupid and white” but denied it amounted to a racial offence.
Ms Kerr was cleared by the jury after it deliberated for four hours.
She gave a thumbs-up to her legal team before leaving the courtroom with her fiancée, West Ham midfielder Kristie Mewis.
In a statement following the verdict, Ms Kerr thanked her supporters, family and friends, and said she could now “finally put this challenging period behind me.
“While I apologise for expressing myself poorly on what was a traumatic evening, I have always maintained that I did not intend to insult or harm anyone and I am thankful that the jury unanimously agreed.
“I am fully focused on getting back on to the pitch and look forward to an exciting year ahead for me and my family.”