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Joey Barton Denies Offensive Messages in Court Appearance

2/14/2025

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Former footballer Joey Barton stood before Liverpool Crown Court, confronting charges of sending offensive social media messages to Lucy Ward and Jeremy Vine. The 42-year-old, who firmly denies the allegations, spoke briefly to confirm his identity. He is currently on unconditional bail, with a pre-trial hearing set for March 14 and a trial slated for May.

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Former footballer Joey Barton stood before Liverpool Crown Court, confronting charges of sending offensive social media messages to Lucy Ward and Jeremy Vine. The 42-year-old, who firmly denies the allegations, spoke briefly to confirm his identity. He is currently on unconditional bail, with a pre-trial hearing set for March 14 and a trial slated for May.