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Eighthours wrote:This is the first time I've ever complained to the BBC.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-18827915

In his written judgement, he (the judge) said that after weighing the evidence it was "highly unlikely" that Mr Terry abused Mr Ferdinand in the manner he was accused of.

The actual judgement text:

Weighing all the evidence together, I think it is highly unlikely that Mr
Ferdinand accused Mr Terry on the pitch of calling him a black banana split.

This is one of the most stupid factual errors I have EVER SEEN in an article, and it changes the whole meaning of the paragraph in a massively misleading way. Actual rage.

Minto wrote:From Twitter. John Terry's notes from court:

mcjihge2 wrote:

<]:^D wrote:

mcjihge2 wrote:The tax payer will pay Terrys court costs.

Only 'appropriate' costs, thankfully.

I would imagine that appropriate costs include all of Terrys legal fees - probably a few £100K

This should never have gone to court. Massive waste of public money. The FA cant really contradict this ruling in their investigation. Bringing the game into disrepute? - who was responsible for that? Terry? Ferdinand? The TV cameras?

Maybe Terry should sue the complainant for defamation of character?

Eighthours wrote:

degoose wrote:a bit surprised everyone thinks this is a joke, nobody heard terry swear at ferdinand, even ferdinand didnt hear it and wasnt aware until later that something might have been said. Plus also it was found out that basically ferdinand had been having a dig at Terry in the same match. In all honesty there was no decent proof.

By the way i am not a chelsea fan , actually a spurs fan but also i don't know John Terry so really can't judge him like it seems many of you can without ever meeting him.

I think that JT's history is plenty enough for us to judge his worth as a human being.

There was the certain little matter of video evidence. I presume that Atreyu can come on and enlighten us about burden of proof and all that. JT was so obviously guilty - I don't think he's a racist, but he was definitely using racist language in an insulting manner.

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.

Photek wrote:

also really the FA should have had balls in the first place and dished out the same treatment and procedure Suarez got.

But Terry's English.

John Terry has left Wembley for the fourth day of his Football Association disciplinary hearing, with a verdict expected by the end of Thursday.

The Chelsea captain is accused of using "abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour" towards QPR defender Anton Ferdinand last October.

He was cleared in court of racially abusing Ferdinand in July.

Terry arrived at Wembley at 09:00 BST on Thursday and left shortly before midday.

John Terry banned and fined by FA over Anton Ferdinand incident

Chelsea captain John Terry has been banned for four matches and fined £220,000 following the incident involving QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.

More to follow.

Mini E wrote:Not often I agree with Collymore but:

"12 Barton handbags. 8 Suarez racism 4 Terry racism FA. Inept"