The controversial ex-Premier League player tweeted to say he had been charged over his tweets about Eni Aluko, a former England footballer and pundit.
Joey Barton has been charged by police over alleged malicious communications online. It follows an investigation by Cheshire Police who said the charges related to messages the former footballer sent between 1 and 18 January. Barton, 41, tweeted to say he had been charged over his tweets about Eni Aluko, a former England footballer and pundit. If convicted he could face up to two years imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.
Haven't the police got enough on their hands? British system is becoming a Banana Republic. Lawfare used against its own citizens for having a dissenting voice. Not quite North Korea yet but won't be long. Viva La Revolution.' Read more from Sky News:Inside Biden's historic decision to quit raceIsrael confirms deaths of two hostages in GazaTwo girls and four adults killed in crash involving car and motorbike Barton will appear at Warrington Magistrates Court on Tuesday 30 July.
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