A jailed woman’s Facebook page continues to spread false and damaging claims about her ex-husband, a serving police officer.
Jennifer Pritchard, 47, from Tredegar, was sentenced to 18 months in prison after launching a 'vile smear campaign' against her former spouse, South Wales Police officer Stephen Pritchard.
Despite her conviction, the Facebook page she used to spread the lies remains live.
The page, titled Jen’s Justice, includes posts describing Sgt Pritchard as a 'rapist' and a 'baby killer.'
Other posts accuse him of domestic abuse and claim he brought colleagues home to 'rape her.'
Some of the false statements date back three years and have not been removed.
Pamela Kaiga, prosecuting, told the court Jennifer Pritchard had a history of making false allegations and had previously been prosecuted for perverting the course of justice.
She said Pritchard had been 'persecuting' her ex with repeated falsehoods about domestic violence, rape and being a baby killer.
In a statement read to the court, Sgt Pritchard said: "I was the target of a false and malicious campaign on social media to ruin my career.
"I've suffered anxiety, depression and other health issues.
"I just want my life back.
"I don't think she will ever stop."
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The officer also said he had faced financial pressures due to legal costs and had been investigated by South Wales Police because of the false claims.
Jennifer Pritchard pleaded guilty to malicious communications on the day of her trial.
The court heard she had previous convictions for harassment against another ex-husband in January 2025 and was convicted of making a public nuisance or causing annoyance via a telecommunications system to a different police officer in July 2025.
Tabitha Walker, defending, said: "She is remorseful for the distress she has caused."
However, Recorder Andrew Hammond rejected the claim, pointing out: "She said she's glad she did it."
He said: "This offending amounted to a campaign of persecution against your ex-husband.
"You have a background of inventing false accusations.
"You present a high risk of harm to your ex-husbands and police officers."
Jennifer Pritchard was given an indefinite restraining order.
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