Tommy Robinson Trial For Harassment

What happened

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 19 Oct

   Opening the case at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, prosecutor Ben Holt told jurors the defendant “threatened” the journalists after what he perceived to be “an unnecessary intrusion into his holiday”.

   3 outlets · Evening Standard
2. 20 Oct

   Robinson, who attended court with a large number of supporters, was said to have become enraged after the Mail published a story about him with the headline: Stoking race riots from his sunbed.

   2 outlets · The Guardian
3. 22 Oct

   Robinson also said he believed he was “restrained” in a voicemail he left for Daily Mail editor-in-chief Ted Verity when he said he would make him and his family famous.

   2 outlets · Evening Standard

Coverage 12 articles

• 22 Oct Tommy Robinson tells court he had photos taken of journalists’ homes to pressure themTommy Robinson, a far-right activist known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, testified in his harassment trial that he hired private investigators to locate and photograph journalists' homes to pressure them into removing articles about him. He denies charges of harassing two MailOnline journalists, Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber, but admits to sending threatening messages and voicemails to the editor-in-chief of the…The Guardian
• 22 Oct Tommy Robinson tells trial journalists know ‘I’m not coming to beat them up’Tommy Robinson, appearing in Southwark Crown Court as Stephen Lennon, testified that he did not intend to threaten journalists Jacob Dirnhuber and Andrew Young when he hired private investigators to locate their addresses. He claimed his actions were meant to gather information rather than intimidate them, expressing that he was “panicked” after a story about him appeared while on holiday with his family in August…Evening Standard
• 22 Oct Tommy Robinson tells court he was panicked and terrified after Daily Mail storyTommy Robinson testified in his harassment trial at Southwark Crown Court that he felt panicked and terrified after a Daily Mail article about him went viral during a family holiday in Cyprus. The 43-year-old activist said he wanted to confront the journalists behind the story but did not intend to cause any harm, emphasizing that he would never endanger innocent families. Robinson argued that the publication of his…Evening Standard
• 20 Oct Robinson shared photos of reporter's family, court toldTommy Robinson, a political activist from Bedfordshire, is on trial at Southwark Crown Court for harassing journalists Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber by sharing photos of their families online and making threatening remarks. The court heard that after articles about him were published in July 2024, Robinson posted images of Young’s wife and child to his social media followers, leading to fear among the…BBC
• 20 Oct Tommy Robinson threatened to publish details about journalist’s family, court toldIn Southwark Crown Court, it was reported that far-right activist Tommy Robinson threatened to publish personal details about journalists Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber after their articles on him in the MailOnline. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, allegedly called Young threatening to expose his family’s information and made Dirnhuber feel compelled to move due to safety concerns. The court…The Guardian
• 19 Oct Tommy Robinson used 'bully-boy' tactics to harass two Daily Mail journalists, court hearsTommy Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is facing harassment charges in Southwark Crown Court after allegedly using intimidatory tactics to threaten Daily Mail journalists Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber. Prosecutors claim that Robinson sent photographers to the journalists' homes and circulated photos of their residences on social media, leading the reporters to fear for their safety. The incident…Daily Mail
• 19 Oct Tommy Robinson used ‘bully-boy tactics’ to frighten journalists, court toldTommy Robinson, 43, is facing charges of harassment causing fear of violence for actions against journalists Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber through his X account between August 5 and 7, 2024. Prosecutors at Southwark Crown Court claim that after what he perceived as an intrusion into his holiday by the Daily Mail, Robinson threatened the reporters via direct messages and phone calls, including revealing their…Evening Standard
• 19 Oct Tommy Robinson used ‘bullyboy, intimidatory tactics’ to threaten journalists, court toldTommy Robinson, a far-right activist whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, faces harassment charges for allegedly threatening two MailOnline reporters, Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber. Prosecutors claim Robinson used aggressive online tactics, including sending direct messages and posting threats on social media, to intimidate the journalists after they published an article about him during his holiday in…The Guardian
• 19 Oct Tommy Robinson used ‘bully-boy tactics’ to frighten journalists, court toldAt Southwark Crown Court, prosecutor Ben Holt told jurors that Tommy Robinson, 43, is charged with harassing MailOnline reporters Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber through social media posts between August 5 and 7, 2024. The prosecution claims Robinson used threatening tactics to intimidate the journalists after an article about his holiday in Cyprus was published, leading some of them to fear for their safety and…Evening Standard
• 19 Oct Judge tells prospective jurors to ‘put aside views’ ahead of Robinson trialJudge 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…Evening Standard

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