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'He stalked me, but I was the one arrested'

'He stalked me, but I was the one arrested'

Summary

Jodie Morrow was arrested based on false claims made by a man who had been stalking her. Despite repeatedly contacting the police about the harassment she faced, it was Jodie who was taken into custody. The man was later jailed for harassment and lying to the police, after the Police Service of Northern Ireland admitted to mistakes in handling her case.

Key Facts

  • Jodie Morrow reported being harassed by Ezra Garfield after they stopped dating.
  • Garfield created fake calls and messages to frame Jodie as the harasser.
  • In December 2020, police arrested Jodie based on these false claims.
  • Jodie was released on bail, and her phone was seized for investigation.
  • Garfield was later found guilty of harassment and manipulating evidence.
  • He was sentenced to 19 months in jail for his crimes.
  • The Police Service of Northern Ireland acknowledged errors in their investigation of her case.

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