Tommy Robinson tells court he had photos taken of journalists’ homes to pressure them
Summary
Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, is on trial for harassment after using private investigators to track journalists who wrote about his role in 2024 riots. He admits to taking photos of their homes but denies trying to intimidate them physically and says he used the photos to pressure journalists.Key Facts
- Tommy Robinson’s real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.
- He is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence against two MailOnline journalists.
- Robinson used private investigators to find journalists’ home addresses and had pictures taken.
- He shared photos of a journalist’s wife and daughter but denies intending to bully or threaten physical violence.
- Robinson left a voicemail threatening to make a Mail editor and his family “famous.”
- Some journalists and their families fled their homes after receiving threatening messages linked to Robinson’s actions.
- Robinson was in Cyprus during early August 2024 when violence was happening in England, and he says he did not encourage the riots.
- The trial is ongoing and has been paused until Friday.
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