Sam Kerr set to argue she never called police officer a ‘bastard’
Sam Kerr is reportedly set to argue her case that she never referred to a police officer as a “stupid white bastard”.
The alleged remark was brought to light a day after the Matildas striker appeared at Kingston Crown Court via videolink.
It’s now being reported by The Australian that Kerr, 30, will argue she never called the officer in question a ‘bastard’.
The report notes that Kerr isn’t denying that she referred to the policeman as “white”, but will instead argue she said “stupid white cop”.
A hearing is scheduled for April 26 where Kerr’s legal team will apply to have the case dismissed on grounds of abuse of process.
The lengthy delay in charging Kerr was reportedly due to Crown Prosecution Service lawyers deciding what offence to prosecute her for.
Kerr was ultimately charged with intentionally causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress to the male PC under section 31(1)(b) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. She has pleaded not guilty. If convicted, Kerr could face a maximum sentence of two years’ imprisonment.
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