Model posted ‘revenge porn' photos of woman having sex on Instagram and branded her a ‘tramp' – but is spared jail

A MODEL posted "revenge porn" photos of a woman having sex and branded her a "tramp" - but has been spared jail.
Louise Billman uploaded "multiple" grabs of the victim to Instagram that showed her "various sexual positions".
The 40-year-old captioned the illicit images with a series of slurs - including "tramp" and "s**g".
Despite leaving the victim feeling like she had been "stripped of her dignity", Billman managed to swerve a jail sentence.
She was instead handed a 20 week sentence, suspended for 12 months, after she was found guilty of disclosing private sexual images without consent.
Cambridge Magistrates' Court heard the victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was left anxious over the images.
Prosecutor James Quelch also said the ordeal in June 2023 had "affected the victim's day-to-day activities" and made her "scared" of the potential consequences.
In her own harrowing statement, the woman said: "I felt like I had been stripped of my dignity… my anxiety has increased, I am constantly thinking that people who know me have seen the images.
"I am worried there will be repercussions for my family and child. In her posts there were also images of my child.
"I am constantly worried about the images surfacing."
Rachel Buck, mitigating, said her client was of "good character" and had been "ostracised" by her family for supporting her partner, Joey Baptiste, during his own court ordeal.
Baptiste, 41, was spared jail in 2021 after admitting a charge of coercive control against an ex.
He also caused the woman physical harm by dragging her out of a bed and throwing her against a wall.
On another occasion, he smashed her head against a car dashboard, the court heard.
Billman had begged the judge to let Baptiste walk free as she was heavily pregnant with his twins at the time.
The thug later found himself back in court after crashing Dragon Den star Ross Mendham's £100k Ferrari.
He accompanied Billman to her sentencing hearing but the pair did not comment as they left the building.
6
6
6
6

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Learn with AIFact CheckingText to SpeechAI Summary

Related Articles

The Independent

21 minutes ago

• The Independent

Ministers ‘abusing' anti-terror laws against Palestine activists

Former Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf has said the Government is 'abusing' anti-terror laws against pro- Palestine activists as tens of thousands of protesters marched in London. A protest organised by groups under the Palestine Coalition banner marched to Whitehall from Russell Square in central London on Saturday afternoon. Organisers estimated that 350,000 people attended the protest, with those marching waving Palestinian flags and chanting 'free, free Palestine' and 'stop bombing Iran'. Many protesters chanted 'shame on you' as they walked past dozens of counter-protesters, organised by pro-Israeli group Stop The Hate, near Waterloo Bridge. The Metropolitan Police said a person was arrested after a bottle was thrown towards the counter-protesters. They added that 'a group appeared on Waterloo Bridge trying to block traffic' following the protest, with officers intervening to clear the road. The demonstrations come after reports on Friday that the Home Secretary will ban Palestine Action after the group vandalised two aircraft at RAF Brize Norton. Yvette Cooper has decided to proscribe the group, making it a criminal offence to belong to or support Palestine Action, after footage posted online showed two people inside the RAF base, with one appearing to spray paint into an aircraft's jet engine. Addressing crowds at the national march for Palestine in Whitehall, former SNP leader Mr Yousaf said: 'While we stand a stone's throw from Downing Street, let's make it clear to the Prime Minister: You try to intimidate us with your anti-terror laws by abusing them, but you'll never silence us as we speak out against the genocide that you're supporting. 'We're not the terrorists – the ones that are literally killing children, they are the terrorists.' A pro-Palestine protester said it was 'absolutely horrendous' that the Government is preparing to ban Palestine Action. Artist Hannah Woodhouse, 61, told the PA news agency: 'The Government, since yesterday, have said they're also going to start to try to proscribe peace activists who are trying to take action against the genocide – so Palestine Action are now being targeted by our Government, which is absolutely horrendous.' Ms Woodhouse, who is from London, added: 'Counter-terrorism measures, it seems, are being used against non-violent peace protesters. 'The peace activists are trying to do the Government's job, which is to disarm Israel. The duty of any government right now is to disarm a genocidal state.' Musician Paloma Faith told pro-Palestine campaigners that she would not 'stick to music and stay away from politics'. Speaking to crowds at the march, the songwriter, 43, added: 'Those who facilitate these crimes against humanity need to be made accountable, not those of us who are compassionate and humane enough to stand against it.' Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn told protesters that politicians were seeking to 'turn people who protest against the invasion of Iran or the occupation of Palestine into terrorists'. Some protesters were carrying Iran flags, with others hoisting signs – distributed by the Islamic Human Rights Commission – that read 'choose the right side of history' alongside a photo of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Human rights group Liberty said banning Palestine Action 'would be a huge step change in how counter-terror laws are applied'. Sam Grant, its external affairs director, said in a statement: 'Targeting a protest group with terrorism powers in this way is a shocking escalation of the Government's crackdown on protest and we urge the Home Secretary to rethink. 'It's clear the actions of Palestine Action don't meet the Government's own proportionality test to be proscribed as a terrorist group, but the consequences for the group's supporters if ministers go ahead would be heavy – with things like wearing their logo carrying prison sentences. 'This move needs to be viewed in light of the sustained crackdowns on protest we have seen from successive governments over recent years, and the worrying fact that there are more and more non-violent protesters spending years in prison.' The Palestine Coalition is comprised of a number of different groups, including the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Stop The War.

Daily Mail​

40 minutes ago

• Daily Mail​

'Heartbroken' family pays tribute to 'beautiful soul' of man, 20, who was found dead in village river

A 'heartbroken' family have paid tribute to their 20-year-old son who was found dead in their village river. Jacob Rutkowski, who has been described as a 'beautiful soul' by his grieving family died after getting into difficulty in the river Tees in County Durham. It is understood that Jacob from Darlington, County Durham, entered the water in Gainford on Friday and began to struggle, sparking a huge emergency response. The air ambulance, mountain rescue crews, police helicopter, paramedics and fire crews all rushed to the rural village at about 2.30pm in a bid to rescue him. Drones and rescue dogs were also used in the search. Tragically, Durham Police later confirmed that they had found a body in the river. Jacob's family have paid tribute to his life and have launched a GoFundMe page in a bid to raise funds for his funeral. The page reads: 'As many of you have already heard, our family experienced the unimaginable. It is understood that Jacob from Darlington, County Durham, entered the water in Gainford on Friday and began to struggle, sparking a huge emergency response 'This devastating loss has left our entire family heartbroken beyond words. He was a son, a brother, a loving boyfriend — and above all, a beautiful soul taken far too soon. 'We are raising funds to help with funeral and memorial costs, and to support the family during this painful time. 'Anything you can give will help ease the burden and allow us to focus on grieving and honouring his memory. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.' Tributes and messages for Jacob have also been posted online and have described him as having a 'heart of gold'. One friend wrote: 'Such a caring young lad honestly, sending my love and thoughts to the family. 'I just can't get over it, he was so lovely. Breaks my heart, forever 20.' Another said: 'Absolutely heartbroken for my friend and her family. Life is just so precious.'

BBC News

an hour ago

• BBC News

Petition questioning jail sentences for online posts hits target

A petition calling for an urgent review of sentencing after a woman was jailed for a racist social media post has hit its target of 100,000 signatures in under 24 Connolly, from Northampton, was jailed for 31 months in October after urging her followers on X to "set fire" to hotels housing asylum seekers on the day of the Southport UK MP Rupert Lowe's online petition said prison terms for cases of "opinion-based online speech" caused "serious public concern" and alternative sanctions would be more appeal was rejected in May, with the Court of Appeal ruling there was "no arguable basis" that her prison sentence was excessive. The 41-year-old childminder, the wife of a Conservative councillor, posted the swearword-ridden message on 29 July 2024, the day three girls were murdered at a dance class in calling for "mass deportations now", she wrote: "If that makes me racist, so be it."She urged readers to set fire to "all the hotels" that were "full" of those she wished to post had been deleted before Connolly was arrested on 6 August but had already been viewed 310,000 who represents Great Yarmouth as an Independent, said the jailing of Connolly was "morally repugnant" and his petition had the full support of her husband, Ray."Lucy, and others like her, should not be in prison for foolish things they posted on the internet," said Lowe in a post on X."It's all just so disgusting, and if I can use my elected position to do anything, it has to be worth a go." The petition says imprisoning individuals for posts on social media "sets a dangerous precedent and raises wider questions about freedom of expression, proportionality in sentencing, and the misuse of limited prison resources."The day after Connolly's appeal was rejected, Sir Keir Starmer said he was in favour of free speech and against inciting violence after Lowe used Prime Minister's Questions to ask if her jail term was an "efficient or fair" use of prison.A UK Government and Parliament petition that attains 100,000 signatures is assessed by the Petitions Committee for its level of support and whether the government could act on its demands. If approved for consideration, it is then debated in Westminster Hall. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.