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Walthamstow Pride march abuser Jamila Choudhury sentenced | Walthamstow Pride march abuser Jamila Choudhury sentenced |
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A woman has been given a suspended prison sentence for shouting homophobic abuse at Pride march participants north-west London. | A woman has been given a suspended prison sentence for shouting homophobic abuse at Pride march participants north-west London. |
Footage posted online showed Jamila Choudhury repeatedly shouting as the march moved through Hoe Street, Walthamstow, on 27 July. | |
Choudhury, 38, from Walthamstow, admitted seven public order offences, at Thames Magistrates' Court. | |
Her comments included, "shame on you, you despicable people". | Her comments included, "shame on you, you despicable people". |
Choudhury was given a three-month prison sentence, which was suspended for 12 months. | Choudhury was given a three-month prison sentence, which was suspended for 12 months. |
She was also ordered to pay a £122 victim surcharge and £100 compensation. | She was also ordered to pay a £122 victim surcharge and £100 compensation. |
In the video, she could be heard shouting: "God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve. | In the video, she could be heard shouting: "God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve. |
"Shame on you, shame on all of you. Shame on you, you despicable people. Shame on you, you shameless people." | "Shame on you, shame on all of you. Shame on you, you despicable people. Shame on you, you shameless people." |
Det Ch Insp Seb Florent said: "The horrible homophobic comments made by this woman shocked and alarmed not just those out on the Pride event, but many more on social media." | Det Ch Insp Seb Florent said: "The horrible homophobic comments made by this woman shocked and alarmed not just those out on the Pride event, but many more on social media." |
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