Joey Barton pleads not guilty over alleged offensive tweets to Jeremy Vine
Briefly

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Joey Barton, 42, in a dark suit and tie...stood in the dock at Liverpool Crown Court, repeating not guilty to all of the 12 charges put to him.
Judge Andrew Menary KC granted bail to Barton, on condition he does not directly or indirectly contact any of the complainants.
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