Disruptors Lucy Connolly Exposes Truth Behind Her Tweet, Prison Life & Broken UK Justice System
Dec 15, 2025
Lucy Connolly, a woman who served 31 months in prison over a contentious tweet, shares her gripping story. She discusses the shocking details of her arrest and the alleged political motivations behind her prosecution. Lucy reflects on her harsh prison experience and the psychological toll of being separated from her daughter. She critiques the UK justice system, arguing it failed to consider essential evidence in her defense. The conversation touches on free speech, cancel culture, and the need for rehabilitation over incarceration.
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Deleted Tweet Resurfaced And Escalated
- Lucy Connolly deleted an angry tweet within hours after posting it about the Southport atrocity and thought it was over.
- A week later the tweet resurfaced and led to escalating accusations and police attention.
Rearrested After Bail Over Twitter Scrutiny
- Lucy was arrested, bailed with social-media conditions, then re-arrested days later and remanded in custody.
- She says the second arrest came after a complainant combed her Twitter and pushed for further action.
Remand Used As A Political Tool
- Lucy argues remand was used unusually and politically, citing prosecutors and judges ignoring legal norms.
- She believes high-level political statements encouraged immediate remand for online offences.