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Christian broadcaster opens up about 'tough' fight to clear her name

The co-presenter of Songs of Praise (pictured below) was handed a Police Information Notice (PIN) in 2014 for allegedly harassing the partner of her daughter's estranged husband; however, her accused has now been convicted of perverting the course of justice.

Speaking to BBC Two's Victoria Derbyshire programme, she said: "I'm still reeling from it now. My integrity has been questioned and my sense of trust has flown out the window."

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A spokesman for Cambridge Crown Court was quoted by the corporation as saying Kayla Thomas, who received a suspended 18-month prison sentence and three-month curfew on Thursday, had given a false witness statement.

Speaking about how her career and charity work has suffered because of the false claim, Jordan said: "Some of the charities I was working with I haven't heard from again."

The broadcaster also questioned the use of PIN, adding: ""If somebody takes a dislike to you, they can make an allegation and you can be slapped with one of these notices."

In March 2015, a group of MPs on the Home Affairs Select Committee warned PIN - which don't include a right to appeal - "can feel very unfair to recipients".

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