Connolly called for mass deportation of illegals and setting fire to asylum hotels. Post viewed 310,000 times before deletion. She admitted inciting racial hatred. Judge ruled high culpability with intent to incite violence. Appeal court upheld 31-month sentence as not excessive. Post followed false rumor illegal immigrant killed three girls. Connolly commented Somalis common with vomiting emoji. She attacked anti-racism protesters for not housing boat invaders. Posts warned of unvetted criminals raping and butchering families. Free Speech Union calls sentence steep for tweet not street violence. Police monitor online speech amid free speech fears. Husband claims she is not racist but paid high price for mistake. Labour MP backs police action as online space as dangerous as streets. Sentencing starts at three years custody. Defence said post before violence erupted. Prosecution cited sensitive social climate. Connolly likely released after 40% served. Critics compare to lighter sentences for worse crimes. Supporters see her as political prisoner. Opponents say no right to incite racial hatred or violence.