Tommy Robinson used ‘bullyboy, intimidatory tactics’ to threaten journalists, court told
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Key context: <p>Far-right activist is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence to two MailOnline reporters</p><p>The far-right activist known as Tommy Robinson used “bullyboy, intimidatory tactics” to threaten journalists and cause them to fear for their safety, a court has been told as his harassment trial got under way.</p><p>Robinson, 42, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence to two MailOnline reporters, Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber. He denies all charges.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/19/tommy-robinson-harassment-trial-mailonline-journalists-court">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Far-right activist is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence to two MailOnline reportersThe far-right activist known as Tommy Robinson used “bullyboy, intimidatory tactics” to threaten journalists and cause them to fear for their safety, a court has been told as his harassment trial got under way.Robinson, 42, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence to two MailOnline reporters, Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber. He denies all charges. Continue reading...
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