- Philip Jerome, 49, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court for breaching a stalking prevention order protecting actor Billie Piper.
- Police discovered photos of Ms Piper on Jerome's phone alongside posts tagged on X that featured AI-generated images and sexualised comments.
- The court heard Jerome has a history of targeting Ms Piper, having previously breached a restraining order by visiting her home and approaching her at a Comicon event.
- District Judge Kirsty Allman noted Jerome demonstrated an entrenched pattern of stalking offences and a persistent failure to comply with court orders.
- Jerome's defence lawyer stated he was recently diagnosed with autism and is seeking psychological help to address his obsessive behaviour.
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