If what she is reported to have said had been true, I would have agreed that she deserved to be sacked immediately.
But she didn't say it.
It's a double standard and could just as much be a lie as a "fact". We're asked to take her word for it. Total rubbish - like nearly all "fact checking" I've seen.
Loads of people quickly deleted tweets yet were prosecuted and/ or cancelled.
Here you go: Yes, it is possible for someone to be imprisoned for a tweet even if they quickly delete it. The deletion of a tweet does not erase its content or the impact it may have had, and law enforcement can still investigate and prosecute based on the original message, especially if it has been shared or viewed by others.
Here's why:
Evidence of the deleted tweet:
While the tweet may be gone from the platform, it can still be accessed by authorities. They may have screenshots, copies from social media companies, or other means of retrieving the original message.
Impact and intent:
Even if deleted, the tweet's content and the intent behind it can be relevant. If the tweet contained threats, hate speech, or incited violence, it can still be considered a crime, regardless of its deletion.
Prosecution and legal consequences:
Some offenses, like inciting hatred or violence, can lead to criminal prosecution, and the deletion of a tweet may not be a sufficient defense. The severity of the offense, the potential harm caused, and the user's intent are all factors in the legal process.
For example, a BBC article reported that Lucy Connolly was jailed for a racist tweet that was deleted before she was arrested, but it had already been viewed by a large number of people. The court considered the content and impact of the tweet, not just the fact that it was deleted.