Overview
- Morrissey posted an update on Friday saying The Web Sheriff traced a multi-year campaign in which nine people posed as him to publish messages and fake sites in his name.
- His team alleges the impersonators urged fans to join political factions and that one account posted about 1,800 messages while another had links to an ex-member of The Smiths.
- The claim builds on a February 2025 step where Web Sheriff named a single person of interest and Morrissey began legal action, and investigators now say they have identified additional operatives.
- Morrissey’s statement stresses he has never used major social platforms or owned a smartphone and says the impersonations damaged his reputation and career.
- Next steps hinge on appointing two legal firms to lead a planned police and civil operation, leaving the case paused until outside funding and counsel are secured.