Sam Kerr's racial harassment trial is a turning point for Australian sport
Never before has an Australian sportswoman been embroiled in as high profile a scandal as the one Sam Kerr finds herself in now, writes national sport reporter David Mark.
Football Australia backs Sam Kerr amid calls to strip her of captaincy
Kerr was acquitted by a jury at Kingston Crown Court on Tuesday, two years after calling a police officer "stupid and white" after a drunken dispute with a cab driver. The episode has left a sour taste for some fans and pundits in Australia.
Not guilty - but how will Sam Kerr trial affect her career?
Sam Kerr may have been found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment but that is not the end of the story for one of women's football's most high-profile players.There is a lingering question over how much lasting damage it will have on her reputation and career.
Matildas captain Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially abusing police officer
Matildas captain Sam Kerr says she’s looking forward to putting a challenging period behind her, after she was found not guilty of racially harassing a London policeman. The 31-year old insists she did not intend to insult or harm anyone when she called the officer "stupid and white".
Sam Kerr ‘not guilty’ but Matildas’ captaincy future unclear
The Football Australia hierarchy is yet to decide whether or not Sam Kerr will keep the Australian captaincy after a UK court found her not guilty of racially harassing and insulting a white police officer.
Football Australia 'will reflect' with Sam Kerr after not guilty verdict
Kerr, 31, who has captained the Matildas since 2019 but is currently out injured, was charged with causing racially aggravated harassment in January 2023 but was found not guilty this week following a trial.
Aussie soccer star Sam Kerr found not guilty in racially aggravated harassment trial over calling cop ‘stupid and white’
The judge cautioned Kerr that “her own behaviour” in the police station had contributed to the case being brought in the first place.
Sam Kerr verdict: what it means for law in the UK and the star athlete’s soccer career
The fallout from Sam Kerr’s UK court case, for racially aggravated harassment of a police officer, could have far-reaching ramifications.
Australia soccer star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment
Sam Kerr, one of the world’s top female soccer players, was found not guilty of the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer, Britain's Press Association reported Tuesday. Kerr, a striker for Australia and for English club Chelsea,
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Matildas Captain Sam Kerr breaks silence after British courtroom ordeal
Sam Kerr said she is “focused on getting back on to the pitch” after being found not guilty of one charge of racially aggravated harassment.
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Sam Kerr criminal trial, explained: What Matildas and Chelsea star said to police
Matildas and Chelsea star Sam Kerr is currently facing a criminal trial after an alleged incident with a police officer in January 2024. The football icon is appearing before a jury at Kingston ...
Matildas star becomes first teammate to address Sam Kerr captaincy
The first Matildas player to speak openly about Sam Kerr’s position in the team has said the Matildas are all standing with their leader.