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Police officer 'determined' to prosecute Sam Kerr

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The police officer who Matildas Captain Sam Kerr called “stupid and white” has denied overplaying the impact caused by her comments in order for her to be charged with a serious offence. In a newly released police interview, the Chelsea FC star told investigators she had felt threatened and unheard when she made the remark and wanted to say sorry.
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