2025 trial: Matildas captain Samantha Kerr faces criminal charges for racially aggravated harassment of a London police officer.
Matildas captain Samantha Kerr faces a criminal trial for racially aggravated harassment against a London police officer. Kerr, an Australian footballer who plays for Chelsea FC, has pleaded not guilty to the charge. The incident allegedly occurred on January 30, 2023, in Twickenham, London, following a complaint about a taxi fare. The four-day trial is scheduled for February 2025, with two police officers expected to testify. Kerr's defense states that she did not intend to cause alarm, harassment, or distress, and the incident was not racially motivated.
March 04, 2024
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