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Tommy Robinson to Face Court Over Journalist Harassment

7/4/2025

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Political activist Tommy Robinson, known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is set to face court for allegedly harassing MailOnline journalists Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber through his X account in August 2024. Robinson, who denies the charges, is pushing for a jury trial, with proceedings scheduled to commence on October 16, 2025. No threats of violence have been reported.

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Story summary

Political activist Tommy Robinson, known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is set to face court for allegedly harassing MailOnline journalists Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber through his X account in August 2024. Robinson, who denies the charges, is pushing for a jury trial, with proceedings scheduled to commence on October 16, 2025. No threats of violence have been reported.