Crime

Ex-Teacher Jailed for Racist Emails Sent to Kemi Badenoch

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A former school teacher was jailed for sending racist emails to Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.

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The offender also falsely claimed to have been a member of the IRA during the correspondence.

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Police and prosecutors treated the digital messages as a serious criminal offence.

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The case highlights ongoing security concerns regarding online abuse directed at UK politicians.

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