Once known for his tough tackles on the pitch, Joey Barton now stands accused of launching a 'deliberate online campaign to humiliate' fellow broadcasters Lucy Ward, Eni Aluko and Jeremy Vine, in what prosecutors say was an effort to weaponise his social media following to cause maximum embarrassment.
The 43-year-old former footballer is on trial at Liverpool Crown Court facing 12 counts of sending grossly offensive electronic communications with intent to cause distress or anxiety. The charges relate to posts published on X (formerly Twitter) between January and March 2024.
