Chelsea captain John Terry charged with a ‘racially aggravated public order offence’
CHELSEA and England captain John Terry has been charged with a “racially aggravated public order offence”. It is alleged — and if you don’t know about this, we take the opportunity to welcome back from Mars – John Terry called QPR’s Anton Ferdinand a “fu**ing black c**t”. Terry denies any racial intent in the words.
John Terry will appear before West London Magistrates’ Court in early February.
Says Terry:
“I am disappointed with the decision to charge me and hope to be given the chance to clear my name as quickly as possible. I have never aimed a racist remark at anyone and count people from all races and creeds among my closest friends.”
Stopping short of revealing how he once never shagged a black woman but wanted to, Terry adds:
“I will fight tooth and nail to prove my innocence. I have campaigned against racism and believe there is no place for it in society.”
All good stuff. But let us not jump to conclusions: the CPS often brings case before the Beak that are founded on nothing much at all.
If convicted, Terry is likely to receive a paltry £2,500 fine. But worse than that will be the death knell of any hoped for career as a media pundit.
Posted: 21st, December 2011 | In: Sports Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
