A Scottish FA inquiry has found an allegation of racist abuse by Aberdeen defender Jack Milne toward Livingston striker Jeremy Bokila “not proven,” closing one part of a case that cut to the heart of trust and accountability in the game.

The decision follows an investigation into an allegation that arose from a match involving Aberdeen and Livingston. The SFA’s finding does not amount to a declaration that the incident did not happen; it means the governing body did not establish the charge under its process. In cases like this, that distinction matters, because it shapes how clubs, players, and supporters understand both the result and the limits of the evidence available.

The SFA’s ruling lands in the narrow space between accusation and proof — a place that often satisfies no one and still leaves the sport with hard questions to answer.

Reports indicate the case centered on an allegation made against Milne involving Bokila, with the inquiry examining whether the available evidence met the standard required for disciplinary action. The ruling now places renewed focus on how football authorities handle claims of discriminatory abuse, especially when matches move fast, witness accounts differ, and definitive proof proves difficult to secure.

Key Facts

  • The Scottish FA investigated an allegation of racist abuse involving Jack Milne and Jeremy Bokila.
  • The governing body found the allegation “not proven.”
  • The case involved Aberdeen defender Milne and Livingston striker Bokila.
  • The ruling ends the SFA inquiry but not the wider debate over how such cases get judged.

For Scottish football, the outcome reaches beyond the two players involved. Anti-racism efforts depend not only on sanctions when charges stick, but also on confidence that complaints receive serious, credible scrutiny. A “not proven” finding can protect due process while still leaving frustration for anyone who hoped the inquiry would deliver a clearer conclusion.

What happens next matters because every ruling in a case like this sends a signal across the sport. Clubs and governing bodies will face pressure to show that reporting systems work, investigations move quickly, and players trust the process when they raise concerns. This case may be closed on paper, but the larger challenge — proving the game can confront alleged abuse fairly and convincingly — remains wide open.