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Post by gerrard on Dec 21, 2011 18:42:03 GMT
John Terry will face a criminal charge of using racist language towards footballer Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League game.The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said Mr Terry was accused of a racially aggravated public order offence.
Alison Saunders, chief crown prosecutor for London, said: "I have today advised the Metropolitan Police that John Terry should be prosecuted for a racially aggravated public order offence following comments allegedly made during a football match between Queens Park Rangers and Chelsea on 23 October.
"The decision was taken in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors and, after careful consideration of all the evidence, I am satisfied there is sufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction and it is in the public interest to prosecute this case."
She continued: "He is now summonsed with a criminal offence and has the right to a fair trial.
"It is extremely important that nothing should be reported which could prejudice his trial."
A statement released by Chelsea read: "John has made it clear he denies the charge and is determined to do all he can to prove his innocence.
"Chelsea FC has always been fully supportive of John in this matter and will continue to be so.
"The club finds all forms of discrimination abhorrent and we are proud of the work we undertake campaigning on this important issue."
Terry is due before West London Magistrates' Court on 1 February.
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Post by craig johnson on Dec 25, 2011 18:13:07 GMT
whats different between this and the Suarez case? This MUST be more serious as the evidence is on the internet plus the players and ref heard terry shouting. He will get a fine and community service. He should get at LEAST 10 game ban and no longer be England captain.
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Post by gerrard on Jul 9, 2012 19:25:37 GMT
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Post by gerrard on Jul 16, 2012 18:53:46 GMT
well as you know by now JT got off or should I say was found not guilty, whatever way you look at it
now Ferdinand is embroiled in a racial slure pickle by supposedly using the term 'choc ice' to describe a black chelsea player, it getting poor form now, ive never even heard the term before but i can guess at its meaning
maybe Ferdinand should get a real job and stay off twitter cos he obviously has way too much time on his hands imo
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