Gary Neville post

The former Manchester United star is being referred to the Attorney General by judge in team-mate's assault trial.

Judge Manley told the court Mr Neville was being referred for consideration of a potential prosecution, the maximum punishment of which is a fine or a two-year prison sentence if found guilty. The jury was discharged following more than 20 hours of deliberations after being unable to reach a majority verdict on all counts. The Contempt of Court Act 1981 restricts what can be said publicly about whether a defendant is guilty or innocent. Former Manchester United player Gary Neville has been referred to the Attorney General for possible contempt of court on whether a Twitter post from his account may have been in reference to the assault trial of close friend Ryan Giggs. Giggs had been on trial at Manchester Crown Court accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville and accused of coercive controlling behaviour as well as a charge of assaulting her sister Emma Greville, all of which he denies. Neville's agent Di Law told the Daily Mail: “Gary is absolutely adamant that this was not about the case, but was referring to the Glazers.

The trial of the former Manchester United and Wales boss as delayed while Judge Hilary Manley and prosecution and defence lawyers discussed the post.

if we can have no more repetitions of social media difficulties, that would help." Contempt of court is an offence, punishable by a fine or up to two years in prison. The act applies to newspapers, TV, radio and social media. Speaking in court, without the jury, Judge Hilary Manley said she had brought the matter to the attention of the presiding, or more senior judge, on the circuit of judges in the region, adding: "No doubt certain steps will be taken." She said she had referred the issue to the Government’s top lawyer, the Attorney General. Gary Neville will be referred to the Attorney General over a social media post during the domestic violence trial of his friend and former team mate Ryan Giggs.

Former Manchester United player, Gary Neville, will be referred to the Attorney General over an Instagram post he published during Ryan Giggs' court trial.

Giggs denies all the charges. Former Manchester United player, Gary Neville, will be referred to the Attorney General over an Instagram post he published during Ryan Giggs’ court trial. Gary Neville referred to Attorney General over Instagram post

The former Manchester United star is being referred to the Attorney General by judge in team-mate's assault trial.

The jury was discharged on Tuesday after being unable to provide a majority verdict. Giggs' barrister Chris Daw QC told the court that he wanted to make it "crystal clear" that the defendant had not been aware of the post. [Suella Braverman](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/suella-braverman), will now consider the potential impact on a criminal trial and whether charges should be pursued.

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The aim of the firm was to open football-themed hotels. His brother Phil also played for the club. Neville, who played as a right-back also spent his entire playing career at the club. The judge added: “Accordingly, I am referring the matter to the office of the Attorney General for the consideration of a potential prosecution.” He denied the charges. Here’s what you need to know.