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John Terry racist language case due before court | |
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England football captain John Terry is due to have his case heard for the first time in court over whether he used racist language in a match. | |
The Chelsea captain is alleged to have made racist comments towards Queens Park Rangers player Anton Ferdinand during a game on 23 October. | |
The Crown Prosecution Service said Mr Terry, 31, was accused of a racially-aggravated public order offence. | The Crown Prosecution Service said Mr Terry, 31, was accused of a racially-aggravated public order offence. |
He has denied the charge and said he has campaigned against racism. | |
Mr Terry is not expected to attend the hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court later. | |
The footballer is expected to be represented by his solicitor for what is due to be a short procedural hearing, a Crown Prosecution Service spokeswoman said. | |
Police questioned Mr Terry under caution in November and a file on the matter was sent to the Crown Prosecution Service at the beginning of December. | Police questioned Mr Terry under caution in November and a file on the matter was sent to the Crown Prosecution Service at the beginning of December. |
The decision to charge Mr Terry was taken after police received a complaint from a member of the public after the Premier League match at Loftus Road. | |
The maximum sentence for the offence is a fine of £2,500. | The maximum sentence for the offence is a fine of £2,500. |
As a summary offence under the Crime and Disorder Act, it will be fully heard in a magistrates' court. | As a summary offence under the Crime and Disorder Act, it will be fully heard in a magistrates' court. |