Australian soccer star Sam Kerr was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment towards a police officer after a dispute that occurred in January 2023. Kerr admitted to using the phrase "stupid and White" during a heated exchange following a taxi incident, but maintained that her intention was not to insult anyone. The court found her not guilty, allowing her to move on from this challenging time. The case revealed underlying fears stemming from previous traumatic incidents in Kerr's life, fueling her reactions during the dispute.
While I apologize for expressing myself poorly on what was a traumatic evening, I have always maintained that I did not intend to insult or harm anyone and I am thankful that the jury unanimously agreed.
I felt antagonized by police as I attempted to describe to them my fears after I and my fiancée were driven to the station.
During the trial, Kerr expressed how her anxiety was fueled by racist incidents in her childhood and memories of growing up in Perth.
Mewis smashed one of the taxi's windows with her feet in a bid to escape, as they felt terrified for their lives.
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