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Woman who doused Nigel Farage with milkshake handed suspended jail sentence (www.abc.net.au)

submitted 1 week ago by zero_gravitas@aussie.zone to c/worldnews@aussie.zone

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In short:

A woman who threw a banana milkshake at British politician Nigel Farage during this year's UK election campaign has been handed a suspended 13-week jail sentence.

Victoria Thomas Bowen was also ordered to pay about $300 in compensation and complete 120 hours of community service work.

What's next?

The 25-year-old will not serve time behind bars unless she commits another criminal offence within the next 12 months.

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[–] Nath@aussie.zone 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Why would she go to gaol for throwing a milkshake at him? Is it a greater offense to throw a milkshake at a member of parliament than it is to throw one at a regular person?

The fine is understandable for him to pay for clothing maintenance and shampoo. No issues there, either.

If she were an everyday office worker at some normal office, would that have mentioned that in the article? I don't see the relevance in mentioning that she has OnlyFans. I don't really see the relevance in mentioning that the milkshake was banana flavoured, either.

No Nige, there isn't a two-tier justice system. It appears you are calling for one, however.

[–] lurch@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago

I don't see the relevance in mentioning that she has OnlyFans.

Clearly, your simping level is far below average.

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Yet farange can destroy the UK, and face no consequences.