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Teenager denies sending racist message to Lioness star
Aaryan Aggarwal, 19, is accused of sending an offensive Instagram message that prompted Jess Carter to step back from social media.
- At Chelmsford Magistrates' Court, Aaryan Aggarwal, 19, pleaded not guilty to sending an offensive message to England Lioness Jess Carter on July 17, 2025.
- During the Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final against Sweden, Aggarwal allegedly sent the message, calling Carter 'stupid' and 'ugly' before using a racial slur.
- Two other men, aged 60 and 30, were previously arrested regarding alleged racist abuse sent to Carter, who plays for US-based Gotham FC.
- Deputy District Judge Christopher Maynard granted Aggarwal bail with strict conditions, including no contact with Carter, as the trial was set for October 3, 2027.
- Carter previously revealed that online racist abuse left her reluctant to leave her hotel during the tournament, stating such behavior 'devalues you as a human being.
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A tenager has denied sending a racist message to England defender Jess Carter during the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship.
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Teenager Denies Sending Racist Message To England Defender Jess Carter
Aaryan Aggarwal, 19, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday charged with sending a message over a public network that was offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing. The court heard that 28-year-old Carter received the message on 17 July last year, which was the day England beat Sweden in their Euro quarter-final. Aggarwal is accused of telling the footballer “well done, stupid ugly” – before using a racial slur. More from Sky News…
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