Covid denier who posted violent threats against Chris Whitty jailed for five years

Patrick Ruane had targeted individuals online including chief medical officerA Covid denier who suggested “whacking” Prof Sir Chris Whitty with a rounders bat has been jailed for five years after being convicted of encouraging terrorism.Messages posted by Patrick Ruane on social media were described by a judge who sentenced him at the Old Bailey as “extremely dangerous” during a volatile time. Continue reading...