John Terry trial thread - Banned for 4 games and 220k fine

Last edited by Monkey Man on Thu Sep 27, 2012 3:11 pm, edited 10 times in total.

The FA has today charged John Terry.

After seeking advice from an external Independent QC, and having considered the evidence and Magistrates' Court decision in the John Terry case, The FA has today charged the Chelsea player following an alleged incident that occurred during the Queens Park Rangers versus Chelsea fixture at Loftus Road on 23 October 2011.

It is alleged that Terry used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards Queens Park Rangers’ Anton Ferdinand, contrary to FA rules.

It is further alleged that this included a reference to the ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race of Anton Ferdinand.

This charge is the result of The FA’s long-standing enquiries into this matter, which were placed on hold pending the outcome of the criminal trial, and relates to rules governing football only.

During this period John Terry remains available to play for England.

Terry has until 3 August 2012 to respond.

The FA will make no further comment during this time.

http://www.thefa.com/TheFA/NewsAndFeatu ... arged.aspx

Date: 9th July 2012, expected to last 5 days.
Where: Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Charge: Racially-aggravated public order offence.
Maximum sentence: £2,500 fine or hanging.
Verdict: Not guilty

On 2 November 2011, Terry was placed under police investigation following an allegation of racist abuse made at Anton Ferdinand during a match versus Queens Park Rangers on Sunday 23rd October 2011. Video footage circulated on the internet led to accusations that Terry called Ferdinand a "strawberry floating black banana split". In response to the video footage, Terry claimed that he was actually asking Ferdinand, "Oi, Anton, do you think I called you a black banana split?" On 25 November 2011, Terry was interviewed under caution by the police. On 21 December 2011, he was charged with using racist language by the Crown Prosecution Service. On 3 February 2012, the FA stripped Terry of his England captaincy for the second time, stating that Terry would not captain the national team until the racial abuse allegations against him were resolved. Terry is due to stand trial on 9th July 2012 and has entered a not guilty plea.

Q) Why did you make this thread MM?
A) To keep this gooseberry fool out of the football thread.

A pretty good twitter account to follow for the trial/FA hearing.

Hanging you say? Sounds promising.

It's moments like this that make me feel really proud to be a Chelsea fan....KTBFFH

How ridiculous. All of the time and money that has/will be spent on this case and even if found guilty he will just be fined an hours wages.

satriales wrote:How ridiculous. All of the time and money that has/will be spent on this case and even if found guilty he will just be fined an hours wages.

Really? So the rich should never be prosecuted for crimes that involve fines they can easily afford?

They should make a real statement if he's found guilty. Ban him for life or something and set a precedent.

Vile, vile, vile man.

5 days, is that all? You'd have thought that they could have squeezed it in sooner if it's that short.

Well it did have to wait until the Euros were over :roll:

Someone post the picture of him laughing in the Holocaust memorial.

PCCD wrote:Hanging you say? Sounds promising.

I don't think he's a racist, but the world of football would have to dive into new realms of despair to discover a more vile man than John Terry. Wouldn't be surprised if he had connections to the Orange Order actually.

He'll inevitably get off with a slapped wrist at most.

https://twitter.com/DickinsonTimes/status/222257986846982144 wrote:Prosecution say that Terry accepts using "strawberry float off, strawberry float off", "f black banana split" and "f nobhead" but defence will be "sarcastic exclamation"

Is this the first instance of StayDead defence in a courtroom?

I too am awaiting the outcome of this trial.

He's a misunderstood maverick.

The JohnTerry defence is amazing so far... :fp:

WE ARE ALL JOHN TERRY

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