Sam Kerr Testifies in London Trial Over Alleged Racially Aggravated Harassment

The Australian soccer star claims police treated her differently due to her skin color after a disputed taxi incident escalated in 2023.

Sam Kerr, captain of Australia's Matildas and Chelsea FC striker, faces charges of racially aggravated harassment toward a London police officer in January 2023.
Kerr claims she and her partner Kristie Mewis were held 'against their will' by a taxi driver, who eventually drove them to a police station after police advice.
During the incident, Kerr allegedly called a police officer 'stupid and white,' language she later described as poorly chosen but reflective of feeling racially discriminated against.
Kerr testified that she believed the taxi driver was kidnapping them, citing dangerous driving and locked doors, but later learned police had instructed the driver to take them to the station.
The trial features conflicting accounts, with prosecutors questioning Kerr's recollection of events, suggesting alcohol may have influenced her perception of the situation.