Joey Barton Faces Court Over Alleged Malicious Tweets About Eni Aluko

Former footballer charged with malicious communications following defamatory social media posts targeting the ex-England player and pundit.

Barton accused of making defamatory and abusive comments about Eni Aluko on social media in January.
Cheshire Police investigation led to charges of malicious communications against Barton.
Barton compared Aluko to infamous criminals in his now-deleted tweets.
Aluko has expressed fear for her safety and filed a defamation claim against Barton.
If convicted, Barton could face up to two years in prison and an unlimited fine.