Far-right activist Tommy Robinson found guilty of harassing journalists

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Far-right activist Tommy Robinson found guilty of harassing journalists. (2026, October 28). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-29/tommy-robinson-court-harassing-journalists/107321444

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Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has been found guilty of harassing two Daily Mail journalists. The charges stemmed from messages and calls in 2024 that caused fear of violence, following a story accusing him of "stoking race riots" related to the Southport murders. Robinson maintained he was trying to pressure the journalists but was convicted by a jury with a 10-2 majority, though he was released on bail pending sentencing.
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Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was found guilty on October 28, 2026, by a 10-2 majority at Southwark Crown Court of harassing two journalists for the Daily Mail and causing them fear of violence in August 2024. The harassment stemmed from Robinson's reaction to a story published by the Daily Mail about his alleged role in stoking riots during unrest following murders in Southport, England. Prosecutors argued that Robinson's actions were "bullyboy and intimidatory," including posting photos of journalists' homes and threatening messages. He faces up to 10 years in jail for these offenses.

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Far-right activist Tommy Robinson found guilty of harassing two journalists In short: Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson, was charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence, relating to messages and calls to two Daily Mail journalists in 2024. Robinson claimed he had only intended to put pressure on the journalists involved in a story accusing him of "stoking race riots" after the Southport murders. He was found guilty by a 10-2 majority, and released on bail ahead of his sentencing.
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Far-right activist Tommy Robinson found guilty of harassing two journalists In short: Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson, was charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence, relating to messages and calls to two Daily Mail journalists in 2024. Robinson claimed he had only intended to put pressure on the journalists involved in a story accusing him of "stoking race riots" after the Southport murders. He was found guilty by a 10-2 majority, and released on bail ahead of his sentencing. asserted
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