Progress made in Sam Kerr’s racial slur case

The defence team for Sam Kerr have filed its arguments with a court in London in a major update to the case after the Matildas striker was accused of making a racial slur.

The Matildas captain is accused of telling one officer he was a"stupid white bastard," which she denied. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images She does not refute using the term"white" and instead will claim to have called the officer a"stupid white cop", The Australian has reported. The 30-year-old pleaded not guilty to a public disorder charge under section 31 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.Lawyers for the soccer star are attempting to have the charge dismissed to avoid the case from going to a criminal trial next year.

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