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Woman given suspended sentence for racially aggravated harassment (23 November 2015)
Date: 23/11/2015
A woman who subjected fellow bus passengers to a “torrent” of anti-Muslim and racist abuse has been given a suspended jail sentence.
Simone Joseph, 37, was convicted after an incident on a 206 bus on 13th October 2015.
At Hendon Magistrates Court, Joseph was sentenced to 16 weeks in jail suspended for 18 months for racially aggravated intentional harassment.
The sentence was uplifted from eight weeks to reflect the racially and religiously aggravated nature of the crime.
While the charge only reflects the racially aggravated aspect of the incident, the case was presented in court to also include Joseph's hostility towards the victims' religion.
After the hearing, CPS London Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor and Hate Crime Lead, Gerallt Evans, said:
“Simone Joseph subjected the victims to a torrent of anti-Muslim and racist abuse, which left them terrified.
“One of the victims was heavily pregnant and Joseph threatened to kick her in the stomach, leaving her fearful for her unborn baby.
“Nearby passengers were understandably shocked and distressed by what they had witnessed.
“I hope this conviction demonstrates to communities that hate crime will not be tolerated.
“In particular, we are committed to working with our police partners to ensure that all those using public transport in London can do so free from the fear of such behaviour.
“We will continue to work to bring those that commit these disgraceful crimes to justice.”
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