Robinson appeared at Southwark Crown Court ahead of an October 19 trial on two alleged harassment charges involving MailOnline reporters. The supplied evidence describes the allegations and his previous not-guilty pleas but provides no verdict or detailed defence case.
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- Oct 2, 2026, 12:04 PM
Verified facts: The supplied report states that political activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is given as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Friday ahead of a trial listed for October 19. It says he faces two counts of harassment causing fear of violence involving MailOnline reporters Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber. The allegations relate to posts and direct messages on X between August 5 and 7, 2024, and an alleged telephone call to Young. The report says Robinson previously entered not-guilty pleas and spoke only to confirm his name at the hearing.