Jack Bennett, a 39-year-old from Devon, was sentenced to 28 weeks in prison for sending malicious emails, including one to safeguarding minister Jess Phillips. This action followed criticism from Elon Musk regarding Phillips's handling of public inquiries into child exploitation. The judge described the communications as "utterly deplorable" and highlighted Bennett’s motivation rooted in online extremism. Bennett's emails also targeted Sir Sadiq Khan, among others, showcasing his disdain for ethnic minorities. The case raises concerns about the influence of misinformation on individual behavior and public discourse.
The contents of your communications to all three were utterly deplorable, foul and abusive. Saturated in hate and intolerance, your angry, poisonous and hateful rhetoric discloses the real disdain you held.
Bennett's messages began after being caught up in online rightwing propaganda during the pandemic, indicating how misinformation and extremism can alter perceptions and behavior.
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