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John Terry due in court over racist language charge John Terry racist language case due before court
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England football captain John Terry is due before West London Magistrates' Court later charged with using racist language towards Queen Park Rangers player Anton Ferdinand. 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 during a Premier League game on 23 October last year. 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 had campaigned against racism. 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. 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.