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Misconduct Charges Dropped for James Jobson, He’s Released

8/24/2026

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Police and prosecutors dropped misconduct charges against James Jobson, leading to his release the next day.
Jobson had been charged for sharing addresses of properties that house asylum seekers.
Norfolk Police said new evidence undermined the case.
Detectives continue probing how the information was shared online.
Crowds targeted houses on five Thetford streets over three nights earlier this month.

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Police and prosecutors dropped misconduct charges against James Jobson, leading to his release the next day.
Jobson had been charged for sharing addresses of properties that house asylum seekers.
Norfolk Police said new evidence undermined the case.
Detectives continue probing how the information was shared online.
Crowds targeted houses on five Thetford streets over three nights earlier this month.