Former BBC presenter, YouTuber Alex Belfield's jailed for stalking, harassing

Former BBC radio presenter Alex Belfield has been jailed for stalking people online. Belfield, who runs a YouTube channel, harassed people, including broadcaster Jeremy Vine. He was found guilty of stalking and has been sent to jail for five and a half years.

Alex Belfield's trials showed him making videos of the victim. He also sent many emails, posted messages on social media, and even encouraged his followers to go and target the victim.

During the trial, the Judge mentioned that all this harassment led to the point where one of the victims tried to kill themselves to escape all the public stalking and bullying.


Ex-radio presenter and Youtuber found guilty-

Belfield stalked his victims and harassed them online.

Judge, Mr. Justice Saini told Alex Belfield that one of the victims was just seconds away from taking their own life.
The Judge also mentioned although Belfield never approached his victim in person, the effect was just as damaging.
The Judge mentioned how Belfield's chosen method of stalking was a very unconventional type. However, they were as effective and as intimidating towards the victims.

Some of the witnesses of this case said Alex Belfield had "weaponized the internet" to hurt his victims.

In one of Alex Belfield's YouTube videos, he accused Jeremy Vine of stealing £1,000 from the BBC. The Judge has made it clear that it was all false accusations.

FAQ-

What are the charges against Alex Belfield?

Alex Belfield is a 42-year-old YouTuber from Nottingham. He was charged with stalking and harassing eight different current and past BBC staff members.

The wording of the trial said that Alex Belfield caused the victims severe alarm or distress because of his actions that amounted to stalking. The charges state that Alex Belfield pursued a course of conduct that amounted to harassment.
For each of the offenses, Alex Belfield has been charged with two and a half years in prison that will run consequently.

How was Alex Belfield found guilty?

Alex Belfield was guilty concerning two other complainants. The Judge said how Alex Belfield stalked one of his previous friends Mr. Spedding. Alex Bombarded Spedding with numerous Facebook messages, emails, and abusive videos on YouTube.

The Judge mentioned there was no escape from Alex Belfield's online harassment.

It was also mentioned since the harassment was all in public, it also encouraged Alex Belfield's followers to harass Mr. Spedding. These messages weren't limited and continued for a long time; some even turned into death threats.