Summary
Eni Aluko, a former England footballer, won over £300,000 in a libel case against Joey Barton. Barton made false claims about Aluko in social media posts, and a court ordered him to pay damages and legal fees. Barton did not attend the court hearing as he was in custody for an unrelated charge.
Key Facts
- Eni Aluko was awarded more than £300,000 in a libel case against Joey Barton.
- Barton made false statements about Aluko in two posts on social media.
- The High Court halted proceedings and ordered Barton to pay damages and legal costs.
- Barton published 48 posts about Aluko, including one with a disrespectful image.
- Barton's actions caused significant distress to Aluko.
- Barton is currently in custody for an unrelated assault charge.
- Barton has accepted that his actions against Aluko were harassment.
- Barton has been given a deadline to pay part of the damages by March 24.
