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    Sam Kerr denies using ‘whiteness as an insult’ in clash with police officer



    The Matildas star tells court she was commenting on ‘power and privilege’ of PC Stephen Lovell during heated exchangeGet Guardian Australia’s breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSam Kerr’s fiance said the footballer was “speaking her truth” when she called a police officer “stupid and white”, a court has heard.Kerr, 31, the captain of the Australian women’s football team and Chelsea’s star striker, is on trial at Kingston crown court accused of racially aggravated harassment after calling a police officer “fucking stupid and white” when he doubted her claim of being “held hostage” by a taxi driver. She denies the charges. Continue reading…



    Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/feb/06/sam-kerr-denies-using-whiteness-as-an-insult-in-clash-with-police-officer

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    Publish date : 2025-02-06 18:08:00

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