People who named the complainant in the Belfast rape trial on Twitter are now facing investigation by the PSNI.
The divisive role of social media has come centre stage, following yesterday’s acquittal of rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding, and two of their friends.
Many have spoken in support of the complainant, with the hashtag ‘I believe her’, while others posted derogatory comments about the woman – with a few naming her.
Detective Chief Superintendent Paula Hillman says under Northern Ireland law, that’s an offence……..
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