Jeremy Vine 'devastated' by Joey Barton X posts
Summary
Jeremy Vine, a broadcaster, has told a court that social media posts by former footballer Joey Barton made him feel "physically unsafe." Barton is on trial for 12 counts of sending offensive electronic communications. The case involves claims that Barton's posts crossed the line from free speech to causing distress.Key Facts
- Jeremy Vine testified he felt unsafe after Joey Barton allegedly posted his address online.
- Barton's posts called Vine a "bike nonce" and linked other people to infamous criminals.
- Barton has 2.7 million followers on the social media platform X.
- The trial is taking place at Liverpool Crown Court.
- Barton denies the charges of sending grossly offensive communications.
- The posts also targeted football commentators Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.
- The events under investigation took place between January and March last year.
- Barton was the manager of Bristol Rovers until October 2023.
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