Reporter harassed: British right-wing extremist convicted

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Reporter harassed: British right-wing extremist convicted

After unpleasant reports about his activities during a holiday in Cyprus, Tommy Robinsons intimidated two journalists. Now a court has found him guilty.

British right-wing extremist Tommy Robinson has been found guilty of harassing two journalists. According to British media reports, the 43-year-old faces a prison sentence of up to ten years. According to the British news agency PA, a fine is also possible. According to the information, the sentence will be announced on December 16th.

Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is one of Britain’s best-known right-wing extremists and has multiple criminal convictions. Robinson’s intimidating behavior made the journalists fear violent attacks, as PA reported from the courtroom.

Essentially, the case is about the 43-year-old’s reaction to reports in the “Daily Mail” in the summer of 2024. At that time, right-wing extremist and racist riots broke out across the country after the murder of three girls in Southport, northern England. Robinson, who has a large reach on Platform X, among other things, is said to have played a key role in this.

In the reports, the Daily Mail accused Robinson of posing while on holiday Cyprus of inciting unrest with posts on social media. Robinson then threatened the two journalists with “boorish, intimidating tactics,” the court heard, according to the BBC. Robinson hired private detectives to find out the journalists’ home addresses and published photos. One of the journalists was then given personal protection, the other had to leave his home.

Robinson denied in court any intent to intimidate. He only wanted to exert pressure because he saw his family at risk from the reporting.