YOU mightn't be aware of this, but the really big trial involving an English footballer charged with assault ended last week with a somewhat surprising acquittal for the defendant. Amateur player Calvin Roger had managed to bite right through the nose of an opponent during a game, but, it seems, the jury believed him when he said "I panicked and I obviously caught his nose with my teeth". Well sure, it's happened us all. PS: The game in question was a friendly between two teachers' teams. No kiddin'.
Hard to swallow
YOU mightn't be aware of this, but the really big trial involving an English footballer charged with assault ended last week …
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