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Your source says he admitted writing the comments, which is much stronger evidence before a court than the original comment could ever be.

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Do they have plea bargains in the UK?

No, nor elected prosecutors. There is however a system where if you plead not guilty and are convicted you have to pay towards the court costs: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-32078676

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