Jennifer Pritchard, 47, was jailed for persecuting her former husband, Sgt Steve Pritchard, by making false claims that he was a rapist and baby killer. A court heard that Pritchard carried out a malicious online campaign over a two-month period, primarily through a Facebook page she created called "Jen's Justice," with the intent to ruin her ex-husband's career.
Prosecutor Pamela Kaiga stated that Pritchard posted lies on Facebook, including allegations of rape and murder of a baby. These claims led to investigations by the police. This is not the first time Pritchard has been jailed for fabricating accusations against her ex-husband; she previously served a 12-month sentence in 2022 for perverting the course of justice related to a plot to have Sgt Pritchard convicted of stalking.
Sgt Pritchard detailed the impact of the campaign in a victim impact statement, describing anxiety, depression, and other health issues stemming from the false accusations. He also noted significant financial costs incurred due to legal battles. He expressed a desire for his life to return to normal and voiced concern that his ex-wife might continue her actions.
During the sentencing at Cardiff Crown Court, Pritchard admitted to malicious communications. While her defense attorney, Tabitha Walker, stated that Pritchard was remorseful, Judge Andrew Hammond expressed disbelief, noting that Pritchard had indicated she was