A 25-year-old woman from Caernarfon, Wales, has been sentenced to a 12-month community order after sending a series of videos of herself passing gas to her boyfriend’s ex-partner, Deborah Prytherch.
UK’s First “Cyber-Farting” Case
Rhiannon Evans pleaded guilty to harassment in what has been called the UK’s first “cyber-farting” case, according to The Sun.
The court heard that Evans sent multiple videos between December 22 and New Year’s Day. One of the videos even showed her positioning the camera on her bottom.
In each clip, Evans smiled at the camera, which prosecutors described as malicious and inappropriate. Evans continued sending the videos even after the police became involved.
Prosecutor Diane Williams told the court that Evans’ actions were purely malicious, as she appeared to find them amusing, while the victim was left deeply upset.
Victim Felt Unsafe at Home
In a statement read to the court, Prytherch explained that the videos made her feel unsafe in her own home and that she just wanted to feel secure.
Why Did Evans Send the Videos?
Evans claimed she sent the videos because she felt her boyfriend was being treated unfairly in a dispute with his ex over visitation rights for their child.
However, the court did not accept this as a valid reason for her actions.
Her lawyer, Harriet Gorst, explained that Evans had been drinking when she sent the videos and had not fully considered the consequences. She now understands how much distress her actions caused.
Evans Criticizes “Snowflake Generation” After Sentencing
After being sentenced, Evans spoke to the media, calling the case “petty” and criticizing what she referred to as the “snowflake generation.”
“I never thought farting would land me in court. I think the sentence is a bit excessive and dramatic.“
Evans admitted to sending the videos via WhatsApp and expressed regret, saying she had learned her lesson.
Court Issues Unprecedented Sentence
Evans was sentenced to a 12-month community order, a two-year restraining order, and 15 rehabilitation sessions.
She must abstain from alcohol for 60 days, pay £100 (approx. 168.34 SGD) in compensation to Prytherch, and £199 (approx. 335 SGD) in court costs, as reported by the BBC.
The court considered her mental health struggles in determining her sentence. She will also undergo alcohol abstinence monitoring.
Initially charged under malicious communications laws, the case was later reclassified as harassment.
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