Joey Barton, the former footballer known for his fiery temper on and off the pitch, has denied accusations of assaulting his wife, Georgia Barton, during a drunken altercation in their south-west London home.
The incident took place in June 2021 in their family home in Kew, where the couple had been drinking with two other couples while their children slept upstairs.
According to the prosecution, Barton drank up to five bottles of wine before becoming involved in a heated argument with his wife, which allegedly led to him pushing her to the floor and kicking her in the head.
The Alleged Assault and Police Response
The court heard that the disagreement began after Barton threatened to fight his wife’s brother and father, escalating to physical aggression.
Georgia Barton reportedly called the police after the altercation, crying and claiming that her husband had hit her in the face.
Officers who arrived at the scene found her with a noticeable bump on her head, consistent with her claims.
Barton was arrested at around midnight, still intoxicated from the night’s events.
During the trial, Barton admitted to sometimes losing his temper but denied kicking his wife.
He argued that if he had kicked her, the injuries would have been more severe than what was reported.
He claimed that a friend had intervened to separate the two, and no physical contact occurred.
The Legal Proceedings and Mrs. Barton’s Retracted Statement
This case marks the continuation of legal proceedings that were previously halted in 2022.
At that time, Mrs. Barton had retracted her claims, writing to prosecutors that her injuries were accidental and occurred after the couple had both been heavily intoxicated.
She stated that the injury happened when friends tried to intervene in the argument.
She also said, “I’m not a victim,” and expressed a desire to move on with her life.
However, the trial was revived after a ruling by senior judges, who concluded that halting the case had been a mistake.
Barton’s Legal and Personal History
Barton’s legal troubles extend beyond this case.
Last year, broadcaster Jeremy Vine sued him for libel and harassment due to offensive social media posts.
Earlier this year, Barton faced charges for sending offensive messages to Vine and commentator Lucy Ward.
This trial continues as further details unfold, and both Joey Barton and his wife are involved in what is becoming an increasingly complex legal and personal battle.
The Ongoing Trial and Family Dynamics
Despite the gravity of the accusations, Mrs. Barton has not supported the prosecution, which leaves the legal process in a complicated position.
The trial continues, and more information about the couple’s strained relationship, along with the emotional toll of the events, is expected to emerge.
As of now, Joey Barton maintains his innocence, and the outcome of the trial will likely have long-lasting consequences for his personal and professional life.
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