Former Met Police Officers Admit Guilt in Sending Racist WhatsApp Messages
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Five former Metropolitan Police officers have pleaded guilty to sending racist messages on WhatsApp, including derogatory comments about the Duchess of Sussex and other members of the royal family. The messages were sent between September 2020 and 2022, and also referenced prominent politicians. The men, who retired between 2001 and 2015, were charged under the Communications Act 2003. Another former officer denied the charges and will stand trial in November. The officers will be sentenced on the same day.
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