Jeremy Vine 'devastated' by Joey Barton X posts
Published: 11/5/2025

Broadcaster Jeremy Vine testified in court about feeling "physically unsafe" due to posts by former footballer Joey Barton on social media platform X. Barton is accused of posting "grossly offensive electronic communications" targeting Vine, Lucy Ward, and Eni Aluko. Vine expressed being "devastated" and having "sleepless nights" over the posts, which he claims left him feeling scared. Barton denies the allegations, and the trial is ongoing at Liverpool Crown Court.



