Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has been found guilty of harassing two Daily Mail journalists by a jury at Southwark Crown Court. The charges relate to Robinson's reaction to articles published in August 2024 that showed him holidaying in Cyprus during riots in England. The court heard that Robinson hired private investigators to obtain the addresses of journalists Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber and used social media posts and direct messages to intimidate them, causing them to fear violence and take security measures.
Robinson denied the charges, claiming he was scared and had panicked after the Daily Mail revealed his location, which he said endangered his family. However, the jury accepted the prosecution's argument that Robinson's actions amounted to harassment intended to pressure the journalists. The case highlights concerns about the use of social media to target journalists and the impact of such harassment on their safety. Robinson has been granted bail ahead of sentencing scheduled for 16 December.
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