Man who threatened to post intimate photos of his ex is jailed for 18 months
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Craig Coyle, aged 37, has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for harassing his former partner following their breakup in September 2023. Their relationship began in December 2022 after meeting on Tinder. The court revealed that Coyle sent threatening emails, which included degrading content, and expressed intent to release intimate images of the woman. Additionally, he was found to have engaged in catfishing her by pretending to be someone else on a dating app, and he loitered outside her home, further contributing to her distress.
Craig Coyle was sentenced to 18 months in prison after a series of abusive actions towards his ex-partner, including threats, harassment through emails, and catfishing.
The court outlined Coyle's behavior, which included sending hundreds of degrading emails, threatening to disclose intimate images, and even loitering near his ex-girlfriend's home.
Coyle's actions towards the victim exemplified serious harassment, reflecting a concerning pattern of behavior after the couple's brief relationship.
The case underscores the issue of online harassment and the severe consequences it can have, particularly in the context of intimate relationships.
Read at Independent
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