Real Housewives' Dawn Ward breaks silence as she shares details of 'traumatic period'

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Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward has broken her silence on social media after being cleared of all charges in court.The reality TV star, 48, had been accused of racially abusing two Jewish men, brothers Jake and Sam Jacobs, and possessing cocaine after being arrested in October 2019 at London Euston.However, she has now thanked "all those people who have supported me" in an emotional post after being acquitted of the charges at London Crown Court.Taking to Instagram, Dawn opened up about the "Most traumatic and stressful" period in her life, telling fans she doesn't believe she'll ever get over it.She also insisted: "Anybody who remotely knows me knows I stand for equality of race, religion and sexuality and I will continue to live my life to these values and raise my children to do the same."Part of her statement read: "After the most stressful and traumatic period of my life I would like to thank all those people who have supported me and lifted my morale when I was truly and utterly flattened."The messages of support have honestly helped keep me strong throughout this harrowing ordeal.

I have some truly amazing friends and family, of differing race and religions, who have supported me without question and for all of them I will be eternally grateful."She went on to explain she was "still prone to tears" and was still crying as she wrote the passionate post.Dan continued: "I was found not guilty by 12 random, conscientious, jurors who left no stone unturned in their efforst to deliver justice."My barrister Lisa judge will forever be my hero, not only the best barrister you could ever imagine but also a wonderful human being."I am still prone to tears and am crying as I write this post.