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High Court Dismisses Lee Ryan Racial Assault Appeal

7/15/2026

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  • High Court dismissed former Blue singer Lee Ryan’s challenge to his assault conviction, deeming it frivolous and remanding the case for sentencing.
  • He was convicted of racially aggravated assault after calling a Black British Airways cabin crew member a “sweet chocolate chip cookie” and grabbing her wrists on July 31, 2022 Glasgow-London flight.
  • Judges found Ryan’s police admission of the wrist-grab more credible than his trial denial, citing intoxication and inconsistent statements.