Joey Barton 'crossed line' with offensive X posts
Summary
Joey Barton, a retired footballer, is on trial at Liverpool Crown Court. He faces 12 charges of sending offensive messages on the social media platform X, targeting broadcaster Jeremy Vine and football commentators Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward. His messages are accused of being intended to cause distress and anxiety.Key Facts
- Joey Barton is a retired footballer and former manager.
- Barton is charged with 12 counts of sending offensive messages on social media.
- The messages were posted on the platform X in January and March of the previous year.
- The posts targeted Jeremy Vine and commentators Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward.
- Barton is accused of comparing Ward and Aluko to notorious criminals, Fred and Rosemary West.
- Barton's account has over two million followers.
- The trial alleges Barton intended to cause distress or anxiety through his posts.
- Barton denies all charges against him.
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