Joey Barton Sentenced for Offensive Posts
Joey Barton has been sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for 18 months, for sending grossly offensive social media posts about broadcaster Jeremy Vine and pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko. The court found Barton guilty of harassment, stating he crossed the line between free speech and crime. He must complete 200 hours of community service and is subject to restraining orders that prohibit contact with the victims. Barton’s remarks were condemned as hateful and harmful, causing significant distress to those targeted.
