Trial date set for former footballer Joey Barton over malicious tweets charge
The 41-year-old is accused of conveying an indecent or offensive message in connection with posts he made about football pundit Eni Aluko.
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A trial date has been set for ex-footballer Joey Barton, who is accused of sending malicious communications to football pundit Eni Aluko.
Barton, 41, pleaded not guilty at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday to a charge of conveying an indecent or offensive message, for the purpose of causing distress or anxiety, between January 3 and 8, in connection with posts on social media site X that he made about the former women’s footballer.
The former football manager, wearing a dark checked jacket with a shirt and tie, also spoke to confirm his name and date of birth.
