Tommy Robinson tells court he had photos taken of journalists’ homes to pressure them
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Key context: <p>Far-right activist says he used private investigators to track down journalists but denies trying to intimidate them</p><p>The far-right activist Tommy Robinson has told his harassment trial that he used private investigators to track down journalists who had written about his alleged role in the 2024 riots, and had photos taken of their homes “to put pressure” on them.</p><p>Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, denied in court that his actions, which included sharing photos of the wife and daughter of one of the journalists, were designed to intimidate and bully.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/22/tommy-robinson-tells-court-he-had-photos-taken-of-journalists-homes-to-pressure-them">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Far-right activist says he used private investigators to track down journalists but denies trying to intimidate themThe far-right activist Tommy Robinson has told his harassment trial that he used private investigators to track down journalists who had written about his alleged role in the 2024 riots, and had photos taken of their homes “to put pressure” on them.Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, denied in court that his actions, which included sharing photos of the wife and daughter of one of the journalists, were designed to intimidate and bully. Continue reading...
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