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Sam Kerr Pleads Not Guilty to Racial Harassment Charge

Australian soccer star Sam Kerr faces trial in 2025 for allegedly racially harassing a police officer in London.

  • Sam Kerr, captain of Australia's national women's soccer team, was charged with racially aggravated harassment after a dispute over a taxi fare.
  • Kerr allegedly called a police officer a 'stupid white bastard' during the incident in January 2023.
  • Chelsea's manager, Emma Hayes, expressed full support for Kerr, emphasizing the difficult time she is facing.
  • Kerr's defense is preparing to argue that the charge should be dismissed due to an 'abuse of process'.
  • If convicted, Kerr could face up to two years in prison or a significant fine.
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