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Man who racially abused Jess Carter given suspended jail sentence
- A Lancashire man received a suspended six-week jail term for posting racist messages about Jess Carter online during Euro 2025.
- The sentence included a four-year football banning order and a three-month curfew.
- Prosecutors said online abuse has real-world consequences and cannot be treated as anonymous.
- Jess Carter, 28, plays for Gotham FC and was part of England's title-winning Euro squad.
- Dewale apologized in court and expressed regret for his actions.
- The judge noted the defendant’s family circumstances and rehabilitation prospects in sentencing.
- Dewale faced a four-year football banning order and a three-month curfew as sanctions.
- The case stemmed from online posts during Euro 2025 that targeted Carter.
- Carter reported anxiety and fear after the abuse and limited her social media use.
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