A Wolves fan has been found guilty of racially abusing Rio Ferdinand during a match against Manchester United in 2021. The jury returned a unanimous verdict of guilty on the case, charging the fan with causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm, or distress towards Ferdinand. Rio Ferdinand released a statement expressing his satisfaction with the verdict and emphasizing the need for society to work together to eradicate racism. The former defender testified in court, revealing that he felt 'sick' and 'distressed' after hearing what happened. The fan will now face consequences for his actions.
Wolves fan found guilty of racially abusing Rio Ferdinand during clash with Manchester United in 2021... as the former defender tells the court he was left feeling 'sick' and 'distressed' after hearing what happened https://t.co/9xgMkomxO3 https://t.co/4NVLVhacWb
BREAKING: Rio Ferdinand has released a statement after a Wolves fan was found guilty today in Wolverhampton Crown Court for racially abusing the former Manchester United and England defender. https://t.co/SN16iHAPmE
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I’ve been involved in a Court case at Wolverhampton since MAY 2021, today the guy who racially abused me has been found GUILTY & will now have to face consequences for his actions. Racism will only be eradicated when we all work together as a society! The prosecution wouldn’t… https://t.co/8aP2V7ews4 https://t.co/mzgXrFYXYg
BREAKING: The jury has returned a unanimous verdict of guilty on the case of the Wolves fan who was charged with causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress towards Rio Ferdinand. https://t.co/BPm3pMq4a8
The jury have been sent to consider their verdict in the trial of the Wolves fan who is accused of racially abusing Rio Ferdinand. https://t.co/8tvimGfjLJ