Aluko says 'justice served' after ex-footballer Joey Barton convicted over X posts
Summary
Former football player Joey Barton was convicted for posting offensive messages about Eni Aluko, Lucy Ward, and Jeremy Vine on social media. The court found some of Barton's posts crossed the line into criminal behavior. He will be sentenced in December.Key Facts
- Joey Barton, a former footballer, was found guilty of posting "grossly offensive" messages on social media.
- The posts were directed at football pundit Eni Aluko, broadcaster Lucy Ward, and presenter Jeremy Vine.
- Barton's messages compared Aluko and Ward to infamous serial killers and Vine to other controversial figures.
- The court convicted Barton on six counts but cleared him of six other charges.
- Eni Aluko said the messages had a damaging impact on her life and career.
- Barton will face sentencing on December 8.
- Lucy Ward described Barton's posts as harassment and bullying.
- Barton described his posts as "dark and stupid humour" during the trial.
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