Joey Barton, the former footballer, has been convicted of assaulting his wife, Georgia Barton, in June 2021, following a drunken altercation. During a gathering with two other couples, a dispute escalated, resulting in Barton kicking his wife in the head, causing visible injuries. Although Georgia initially retracted her statements, the court found the 999 call she made immediately afterward compelling evidence against Barton. The magistrate determined that Barton's account lacked credibility and ultimately convicted him of assault, emphasizing the need for accountability in such domestic violence cases.
Barton was found guilty of assaulting his wife after a drunken argument, resulting in physical injuries and a compelling 999 call to the police.
The court dismissed Barton's defense as vague, noting that the prosecutor presented clear evidence regarding the injury sustained by Mrs. Barton.
In the trial, Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring stated that Mrs. Barton's bloody nose could not be explained by an accident, indicating a clear assault.
Despite Mrs. Barton retracting her allegations in a letter, the evidence from her 999 call remained the focal point leading to Barton's conviction.
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