Prosecution says Robinson guilty of harassment of Daily Mail journalists because we do not live in a ‘vigilante world’.

Lead

Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, is facing charges of harassment against two Daily Mail journalists, Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber, stemming from incidents in 2024. The prosecution argues that Robinson's actions reflect a disregard for law and order, emphasizing that society does not operate under 'men's rules'.

Context

During the trial, the prosecution presented evidence that Robinson had threatened the journalists after they reported on his alleged influence in the England 2024 riots. He had posted a video claiming he would find them, stating he had details about their homes and families. Ben Holt, the prosecutor, stated:

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"Let’s get real, shall we, and not live in a vigilante world where ‘men’s rules’ apply? Whatever they are. Let’s ground ourselves in a country where there is law and order."

Developments

Holt summarized the case by noting that Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, acknowledged that sharing images of the journalists' homes was intended to exert pressure. However, he dismissed Robinson's claim that the journalists were not fearful of violence from his actions. Robinson, 43, is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence.