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Back to EpisodesMan Jailed for TikTok Abuse of Footballer
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A sixty-year-old man from England was sentenced for sending offensive messages to a professional footballer during the Womens European Championship. He received a suspended jail term, a football match ban, curfew, and rehabilitation order. The abuse caused the player anxiety and fear, leading her to quit social media and stay in her hotel room. The judge emphasized the serious consequences of online offenses, especially against high-profile female athletes. The man was spared prison due to his role as primary caregiver for his daughter with epilepsy.
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