Tommy Robinson denies two harassment charges as trial opens
The case at Southwark Crown Court concerns alleged harassment of two journalists between 5 and 7 August 2024.
Tommy Robinson has pleaded not guilty to two charges of harassment causing fear of violence involving journalists Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber. The trial opened at Southwark Crown Court; the judge told jurors that the case was not an assessment of Robinson’s political views.
Robinson denies the charges, which concern two journalists.
Charges and plea
Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of harassment causing fear of violence. The charges concern journalists Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber and alleged conduct between 5 and 7 August 2024.
The prosecution alleges that the conduct involved posts and direct messages on X, as well as a telephone call to Young. Robinson denies the charges. The case opened at Southwark Crown Court.
The jury’s role
At the start of the trial, the judge told jurors that the case was not an assessment of Robinson’s political views. The judge also said those views were not relevant to the case.
The trial concerns the specific charges before the court. The allegations remain to be determined by the jury.
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