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Judge tells prospective jurors to ‘put aside views’ ahead of Robinson trial

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Judge Mr Justice Cavanagh instructed potential jurors in the trial of Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, to set aside any preconceived views about him. Robinson faces two counts of harassment for causing fear of violence towards MailOnline reporters Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber through his X account posts and direct messages between August 5 and 7, 2024. The judge emphasized that knowledge of the defendant should not prevent individuals from serving on the jury.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-19, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, arrived at Southwark Crown Court in London on October 19, 2026, to face a five-day trial for alleged harassment. The 43-year-old political activist and former founder of the English Defence League was charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence against MailOnline reporters Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber through his X account between August 5 and 7, 2024. He allegedly sent threatening messages to both journalists, including one that said, “I’m coming to get you,” in a direct message to Mr. Young, and another stating, “I’ll be knocking at your door” to Mr. Dirnhuber during the same period. Robinson entered not guilty pleas to these charges last July but was met with support from some attendees who cheered him on his arrival outside the court building. Ahead of jury selection, Judge Mr Justice Cavanagh advised potential jurors to set aside any preconceived opinions about Robinson or his activities before serving their duty.

Written for “Tommy Robinson Harassment Trial” on 2026-10-19, grounded in this article and the 2 other(s) covering the same event.

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“Both articles describe the same court proceedings for Tommy Robinson's harassment trial on October 19, 2026.”

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“Both articles describe the same court appearance and trial for Tommy Robinson on charges related to alleged harassment of journalists between August 5-7, 2024.”

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🔮 Ahead of the jury being selected, Mr Justice Cavanagh said the fact that people may have heard of the defendant was not a reason as to why they could not sit on the jury.

2026-10-19 · mixed framing · Judge tells prospective jurors to ‘put aside views’ ahead of Robinson trial

🔮 Read More He is accused of harassment causing fear of violence through X posts and direct messages, and an alleged telephone call on August 5 2024, in which he is accused of telling Mr Young he would visit his house, saying: “I’m coming to get you.”

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🔮 Shouts of “scumbags”, directed at the pro-Palestine protesters, could be heard, while they chanted: “Terrorist supporters off our streets.” A separate pro-Palestine rally took place at Queen Mary University in east London.

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🔮 Shouts of “scumbags”, directed at the pro-Palestine protesters, could be heard, while they chanted: “Terrorist supporters off our streets.”

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🔮 Online posts advertising the protest in Dover carry the name English Defence League and the Patriot Platform affiliate Kent Patriots posted on Instagram stating their members would not attend.

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🔮 Read More He is accused of harassment causing fear of violence through X posts and direct messages, as well as an alleged telephone call on August 5 2024, in which he is accused of telling Mr Young he would visit his house, saying: “I’m coming to get you”.

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Robinson, 43, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence to MailOnline reporters Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber through his X account between August 5 and 7 2024. asserted

name → charge → August

Ahead of the jury being selected, Mr Justice Cavanagh said the fact that people may have heard of the defendant was not a reason as to why they could not sit on the jury. uncertain

they → select → jury

He then asked jurors to “put aside any views that you might have of Tommy Robinson, or his views and activities”. uncertain

you → ask → Robinson

He is accused of harassment causing fear of violence through X posts and direct messages, and an alleged telephone call on August 5 2024, in which he is accused of telling Mr Young he would visit his house, saying: “I’m coming to get you.” asserted

I → accuse → you

One of the direct messages Robinson is accused of sending Mr Dirnhuber on X on the same day allegedly said: “I’ll be knocking at your door.” uncertain

I → accuse → door

On Sunday evening, he posted on social media to thank “everyone for the messages of love and support ahead of the latest round of lawfare being used against me”. asserted

he → post → me

Judge tells prospective jurors to ‘put aside views’ ahead of Robinson trial

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