Balanced News: 5 former London cops admit sending racist messages about U.K. royals

Five retired British police officers have pleaded guilty to sending offensive and racist messages about Prince Harry’s wife, the Duchess of Sussex, and others. The men, all in their 60s, were arrested following a BBC investigation that sparked an internal police inquiry. The messages, posted in a closed WhatsApp group, also mentioned other members of the royal family, as well as prominent politicians. The Metropolitan Police Service, Britain’s largest police force, has faced criticism for institutional racism, misogyny, and homophobia. A sixth former officer is set to stand trial, while the others are scheduled to be sentenced.