Robinson shared photos of reporter's family, court told
Political activist Tommy Robinson is on trial for harassment after allegedly sharing photos of journalists' families and threatening them online. Prosecutors argue he used intimidation tactics following reports about his holiday in Cyprus.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal boundaries of online activism and the protection of journalists from targeted harassment and doxxing.
Image source, Jack Taylor/Reuters Image caption, Tommy Robinson is accused of harassing reporters after they posted photographs of him on holiday
Political activist Tommy Robinson shared pictures of a journalist's family online and threatened to visit his home, a court has heard.
In July last year, the 43-year-old from Bedfordshire, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, pleaded not guilty to two counts of harassment causing fear of violence towards reporters Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber.
After three young girls were murdered in Southport in July 2024, Robinson posted on social media , which alerted the Daily Mail to the fact he was on holiday in Cyprus. The paper published articles of him "on a sunbed".
Southwark Crown Court heard that photos of Young's wife and child were later shared to Robinson's social media followers.
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