Student jailed for twitter comments loses appeal
The Swansea University student jailed after admitting a charge of inciting racial hatred has lost his appeal. Liam Stacey will now serve the rest of his sentence.
The 21-year-old from Pontypridd posted messages on the social networking site mocking footballer Fabrice Muamba after a near fatal heart attack. The biology student was jailed by a district judge on Monday for 56 days.
Liam Stacey's defence argued that he should receive a suspended sentence. Paul Hobson QC told the court "Liam Stacey richly deserves to be punished for his behaviour. Vile though his actions were, he is not a vile person."
Student jailed for Twitter Muamba comments loses appeal
The Swansea University student jailed after admitting a charge of inciting racial hatred has lost his appeal.
Student's appeal after being jailed for Muamba racism
Liam Stacey could be released today after being jailed on Tuesday for 56 days for admitting inciting racial hatred against Fabrice Muamba.