Defoe hires 'Mr Loophole' for speeding trial

Jermain Defoe has hired the lawyer known as “Mr Loophole” to represent him as he stands trial for speeding and other driving offences, Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed today.

Defoe, who recently made a £15m (€16m) move from Portsmouth to Spurs, is to be represented by Nick Freeman who has become famous for helping celebrities including Jeremy Clarkson avoid driving convictions.