An online troll who threatened to kill Harry Potter author JK Rowling and Labour MP Rosie Duffield has avoided jail, sparking outrage among many in the UK. The troll, named Jordan Carter, made the threats on Twitter in a series of vile messages last year.
Carter, a 25-year-old man from Sunderland, tweeted to Rowling and Duffield that he would “find them and kill them” in a disturbing online rant. The tweets were reported to the police, who arrested Carter and charged him with making threats to kill.
During his court appearance, Carter admitted to sending the threatening messages but claimed he was under the influence of drugs at the time. Despite his admission, the judge decided to give Carter a suspended sentence, meaning he will not serve any time behind bars.
Many people have expressed shock and anger at the leniency of the sentence, with some calling for tougher punishment for online trolls who make violent threats. Both Rowling and Duffield have been outspoken about the abuse they receive on social media, with Duffield even speaking in Parliament about the harassment she has faced.
The issue of online abuse and trolling has become a growing concern in recent years, with many public figures and ordinary people alike falling victim to hateful messages and threats. The case of Jordan Carter highlights the need for stronger laws and enforcement when it comes to dealing with online trolls who engage in threatening behavior.
While it is important to protect freedom of speech and expression, there must also be consequences for those who use the internet as a platform for violence and intimidation. Hopefully, this case will serve as a wake-up call for lawmakers and law enforcement to take online threats more seriously and ensure that those who engage in such behavior are held accountable for their actions.