The other day, the world suddenly saw Matildas Captain Sam Kerr in a new light. In police body-cam footage that has made global headlines, Kerr could be seen swearing at a police constable, and calling him names, while seemingly seething with disdain.

But how is the footage, which was aired in a London courtroom - where Kerr is on trial for racial harassment - being viewed here, where she’s long been seen as a hero?

Today, Europe correspondent Rob Harris, and sports reporter Vince Rugari, on whether Sam Kerr might serve jail time. And how her behaviour is dividing opinions in our sporting community.

The other day, the world suddenly saw Matildas Captain Sam Kerr in a new light. In police body-cam footage that has made global headlines, Kerr could be seen swearing at a police constable, and calling him names, while seemingly seething with disdain.
But how is the footage, which was aired in a London courtroom - where Kerr is on trial for racial harassment - being viewed here, where she&rsquo;s long been seen as a hero?
Today, Europe correspondent Rob Harris, and sports reporter Vince Rugari, on whether Sam Kerr might serve jail time. And how her behaviour is dividing opinions in our sporting community.

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‘Stupid and white’: What’s happening in the Sam Kerr trial

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