Chelsea star Sam Kerr faces court trial for calling policeman “f**king white and stupid”

Chelsea women's forward Sam Kerr is undergoing trial for accusations of racially abusing a policeman in an incident that occurred in 2023.

Chelsea star Sam Kerr faces court trial for calling policeman “f**king white and stupid”

Chelsea forward Sam Kerr is undergoing a trial for racially abusing a London police officer, back in 2023. (via Daily Mail)

Chelsea women’s forward Samantha Kerr faced a court trial in London. It was over a 2023 incident where she was accused of racially abusing a white police officer. The heated argument occurred after Kerr had smashed a taxi window in an inebriated state.

Sam Kerr and USWMNT star Kristie Mewis were detained by London police over an incident that occurred in Twickenham, on January 30th, 2023. The two were travelling in a taxi after a drunk night out. However, a dispute later arose between Kerr and the driver over the fare. She had allegedly vomited in the cab and smashed its rear window. The driver alerted the police of the incident.

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The driver had reportedly stopped outside the Twinckenham police station, seeking help. Two officers took notice of the incident. One of the officers, PC Stephan Lovell, who was trying to explain the situation to the two footballers was verbally abused by the Chelsea star. Kerr repeatedly hurled ‘sX’ rated racist slurs towards the officer over his ethnicity. All of it was recorded on a body cam.

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The 31-year-old was charged by police for criminal damage and for aggravating public order. Sam Kerr underwent a trial at the Kingston Crown Court. She accepted uttering those words, but pleaded not guilty of racial harassment. Kristie Mewis testified by claiming that the taxi driver had refused to take them home. She added that they were being held hostage, and they tried to escape through the window.

You guys are stupid and white. You guys are f**king stupid and white. I’m looking you in the eyes, you guys are f**king stupid, I’m f**king over this sh*t.

Chelsea forward Sam Kerr was heard saying (H/T GOAL)

Nonetheless, the trial is expected to continue this week, with all parties awaiting judgement. In case the court finds the Australian international guilty, there is a fear of heavy punishment. It might include a playing ban, a jail term or a hefty fine.

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Chelsea forward Sam Kerr yet to make her return from a year-long ACL injury

Australian women’s national team star and Chelsea forward Sam Kerr is yet to return from a serious injury, that has kept her out of action since January 2024. She has yet to play a match for both club or country.

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Australian women’s national team skipper Sam Kerr is expected to make a return from a year-long ACL injury. (via BBC)

Samantha Kerr is Australia’s all-time top-scorer with 69 goals in 128 matches. With Chelsea, she has been prolific as well, scoring 99 goals in five seasons, leading the club to five WSL titles. However, she suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear at a training camp in Morocco in January last year. The injury ruled her out for more than a year.

Moreover, Kerr’s return has been overshadowed by legal troubles. There have been calls for Kerr’s removal from Australia’s captaincy, despite the 31-year-old’s efforts to make an early recovery. It remains to be seen what lies ahead for her.