John Terry cleared of racial abuse charge

Former England captain John Terry was cleared Friday of allegations that he racially abused rival footballer Anton Ferdinand, the judge saying it was the “only verdict” he could reach.
 Chief Magistrate Howard Riddle found the 31-year-old Chelsea skipper not guilty at the end of a five-day trial at Westminster Magistrates Court in London.

Terry, wearing a white shirt with a grey suit, left court without speaking to media or supporters waiting outside.He was accused of branding Queens Park Rangers player Anton Ferdinand a “fucking black cunt” during a match between Chelsea and QPR on October 23 last year