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A man who posted racially abusive online messages about England soccer player Jess Carter received a suspended jail sentence on Wednesday.
Dewale was sentenced at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court to six weeks in custody, suspended for 12 months, with a four-year football ban.
The judge said the abuse was targeted at Carter for being a prominent, female footballer.

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Nigel Dewale, 60, in Lancashire, received a six-week prison term suspended for 12 months after pleading guilty to sending offensive messages about Jess Carter.
Dewale also received a four-year football banning order and a 10-day rehabilitation programme requirement.
The offences involved racist and misogynist language directed at England forward Jess Carter during Euro 2025.
Deputy director Mike Ankers praised the verdict and urged mandatory data sharing by social media firms to tackle online hate.
Ankers said identifying offenders quickly helps victims and VPN use should be an aggravating sentencing factor.
Judge Watkin noted he nearly sent Dewale to jail but considered the impact on the defendant’s daughter who has epilepsy.
The case highlights underreporting of online abuse against athletes and calls for greater victim care.
The article quotes UK Football Policing Unit officials praising accountability for online hate speech.
The Guardian article details the sentencing and statements from Judge Watkin and others involved.
The case underscores the courts’ increasing attention to online hate speech surrounding female athletes.

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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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