DcFc Dyycheee Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Adam Smith, 34, of Merrill Way, Allenton, was heard by other fans abusing Derby's Nathan Tyson and Birmingham City striker Marlon King. He denied two charges of racially aggravated, abusive and threatening behaviour during the November game. Derby magistrates said there was "a compelling account" of the racist incident from three witnesses. The court was told three fans sitting in front of Smith heard him shout racist insults at the players. Several people who attended the game with Smith said he had not said anything about the players. Derbyshire Police said: "Neither the police nor Derby County FC will tolerate any racist behaviour or abuse at Pride Park. "This sort of behaviour is not acceptable at the ground or indeed anywhere." Smith will be sentenced on 4 March and will also face a football banning order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshaw_Ram Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Pillock. Hope he gets told to f*ck off for a few months and comes back with a better attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 The Derby County div of the season 2012/2013 award goes to............ Adam Smith and his mates 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rolleyes:' />[size=4] [/size] Bet he'll celebrate when when Bennett starts smashing 'em in for Derby, hopefully through ramsplayer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notts_ram Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Interestingly this case was decided by the judge on the balance of probabilities, the 3 people whom reported the incident to the police were all friends, whilst the defendant offered a coach load of witnesses to say that he had not uttered any racist remarks.....makes me afraid of the British judicial system quite honestly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Interestingly this case was decided by the judge on the balance of probabilities, the 3 people whom reported the incident to the police were all friends, whilst the defendant offered a coach load of witnesses to say that he had not uttered any racist remarks.....makes me afraid of the British judicial system quite honestly And the probability is that three friends would not concoct or fabricate such a story. We weren't in court so we have to conclude that the evedience was comppelling on the behalf our courageous witnesses and fellow supporters. Their actions have to be commended, it would have been far easier to turn the other cheek and allow scum such as this escape without punishment. There is no place for racist behaviour such as this either inside or outside a football stadium. Anybody defending his actions, no matter how veiled, is equally as guilty as Smith in my eyes. Hoefully his sentence will suitably fit the crime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rob Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 One word against another, seems a bit sketchy evidence to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Interestingly this case was decided by the judge on the balance of probabilities, the 3 people whom reported the incident to the police were all friends, whilst the defendant offered a coach load of witnesses to say that he had not uttered any racist remarks.....makes me afraid of the British judicial system quite honestly I read the report as his friends said he didn't say anything, the 3 people in front weren't connected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbiean Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 **** knows why anybody should resort to racism against King, the guy is a convicted rapist thats enough ammunition right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top 6 finish Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Was he also accused of calling MarLon King a woman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFCfranco Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Was he also accused of calling MarLon King a woman? What do you mean by that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notts_ram Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I read the report as his friends said he didn't say anything, the 3 people in front weren't connected? My information was that the 3 people whom reported him were all friends, so therefore could hardly be classified as independent witnesses if they all knew each other - if 3 totally unrelated people made the allegations then I would agree that the balance of probabilities would say that they guy did say racist remarks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansea ram Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Why should he be named if he hasn't been found guilty. He could get off, but he will still be called a racist. And i bet the 3 that accused him, won't get their name in the papers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnram Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Why should he be named if he hasn't been found guilty. He could get off, but he will still be called a racist. And i bet the 3 that accused him, won't get their name in the papers. He has been found guilty hasn't he? Therefore he is a racist!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 There's no place for it. Shameful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 What exactly did he say? It may be better desiding based on what was said or done. Then people can make there own minds up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curb Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I hope the people condemning him have never uttered a racist comment or judged people by their looks, colour, etc. We're all guilty of it to some degree. Black people are racist to white, it happens everywhere. Not saying is right, but Let him without sin cast the first stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramesses Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I hope the people condemning him have never uttered a racist comment or judged people by their looks, colour, etc. We're all guilty of it to some degree. Black people are racist to white, it happens everywhere. Not saying is right, but Let him without sin cast the first stone. No one’s perfect…but now we all know that if we come out with stupid racist crap at PP then there’s a reasonable chance we might get prosecuted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobram Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 What exactly did he say? It may be better desiding based on what was said or done. Then people can make there own minds up. What your saying is Racism is right aslong as they person being abused has done something do deserve it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambling Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Will the referees now be prosecuting all who abuse them? "5000 fans shouting you're not fit to referee" The chunky people who are taunted with "you fat b*stard" or is all that OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Will the referees now be prosecuting all who abuse them? "5000 fans shouting you're not fit to referee" The chunky people who are taunted with "you fat b*stard" or is all that OK? I believe the official ruling, as advocated by the law of the land, is that as long as the abuse is aimed at a white male then it is ok. Any other form of abuse will be found to be discriminatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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