UK woman gets 12-month term for 'cyber-farting' at ex. The bizarre reason explained
cyber-farting.' The woman, Rhiannon Evans, was ordered to pay nearly £300 after admitting to sending videos of herself passing gas to her boyfriend’s ex-partner. The court also sentenced Evans to a 12-month community order along with a two-year restraining order. Additionally, she must attend 15 rehabilitation sessions and observe a 60-day alcohol abstinence period. The incident occurred over the Christmas and New Year period, starting on December 22nd and continuing through January 1st. Evans sent multiple videos to Deborah Prytherech.
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Content of the Videos
The videos caused Prytherech distress and anxiety, leading her to contact the police. Prosecutor Diane Williams stated that the videos were considered «indecent or grossly offensive.» Describing one of the clips, she said, “She proceeds to pass gas by placing the camera on her bottom and passing the gas.” Over a span of days, Evans sent multiple similar videos, each showing her smiling at the camera while passing wind.
Evans' defense attorney, Harriet Gorst, attributed the incident to ongoing issues between Evans’ partner and Prytherech regarding child contact. Gorst stated, ‘At the time she sent these videos she had some drinks and she sent them, understanding now this has caused the victim some distress. She sent them without malicious intent.’ However, the prosecution disagreed, with Williams stating, ‘It was purely malicious. She was smirking throughout, found it hilarious but the victim didn’t.’
