Man Charged for Sending Malicious Messages to MP Jess Phillips
A man faces charges for sending harmful communications to Birmingham MP Jess Phillips amid rising tensions and public scrutiny
Birmingham, UK, Jess Phillips, Jack Bennett, Elon Musk
Birmingham: So, there’s been quite a stir lately. A guy named Jack Bennett, 39, from Devon, has been charged with sending nasty messages to Jess Phillips, the MP for Yardley. This all happened between April 2024 and January 2025, and he’s not just targeting her; there are a couple of other folks involved too.
Now, here’s where it gets a bit wild. Elon Musk, the big boss over at X, has been throwing shade at Phillips, saying she should be in prison. He’s not holding back, calling her a “rape genocide apologist” for not backing a public inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Oldham. Talk about drama!
Bennett has been released on bail and is set to appear in court in Exeter on February 18. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister has jumped into the fray, saying that some comments have crossed a line, especially when they lead to threats against Phillips and others.
He mentioned that while he enjoys a good political debate, it should be based on facts, not lies. The Prime Minister is clearly not a fan of the far-right rhetoric that’s been floating around, especially when it puts people like Jess Phillips in danger. It’s a messy situation, and it looks like things are heating up in the political arena.