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crime19h ago

A jury at Liverpool Crown Court found Barton crossed the line between free speech and a crime with six posts on X about Ward, Aluko, and a broadcaster, while clearing him on other counts.
Prosecutors argued Barton exceeded tolerable boundaries by a considerable margin beyond what is tolerable in society, reinforcing that his posts crossed the line in a way that warranted accountability.
Barton defended his posts as dark and stupid humour, saying he was trying to make a serious point in a provocative way.

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crime14h ago

Barton found guilty of six counts of sending grossly offensive posts on X at Liverpool Crown Court.
Barton faced twelve counts initially and argued the comments were a wind-up, not meant to cause distress.
Prosecutors argued Barton crossed the line between free speech and a crime with his posts.
Vine and Aluko said Barton’s comments made them feel unsafe and created a cloud of filth.
Judge MenaryKC warned Barton during sentencing about his behavior and references to victims.
Barton faced sentencing at Liverpool Crown Court, with results pending on December 8.
The case centered on online remarks that linked Vine to alleged criminal acts and insulted other pundits.
The trial followed Barton’s January 2024 charges of sending grossly offensive electronic communications.
Jurors cleared Barton on six of the twelve initial counts.
The sentencing date for Barton is set for December 8.
Barton’s comments drew both public upset and defense from supporters during the trial.

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sports10h ago

Eniola Aluko issues a statement following Joey Barton’s guilty verdict over X posts.
The case centers on social media posts linked to Barton and their legal outcomes.
Aluko’s remarks reflect broader discussions about accountability online in football.
The case underscores scrutiny of players’ online behavior and its impact on careers.
The verdict relates specifically to X posts published by Barton.
The story is tied to football’s wider conversation about online conduct.
Aluko’s response adds a voice from former players in the discourse.
The verdict has implications for how clubs handle online misconduct.
The case has drawn attention to the responsibility players bear for digital posts.
The article published by SportBible reports on Aluko’s statement and Barton’s verdict.

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