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Trial of Paul Martin: Terrorism Charges Over Violent Posts

10/14/2025

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Paul Martin, 60, is on trial at the Old Bailey for allegedly encouraging terrorism.
Prosecutor Julia Faure-Walker stated Martin posted 16,000 messages on The Resistance UK during the Covid pandemic, advocating violence.
He reportedly compared lockdown protesters to the French Resistance and claimed the pandemic was a hoax.
In one post, he urged 'smash skulls and destroy evil' and denies all charges, including possessing a stun gun.

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Paul Martin, 60, is on trial at the Old Bailey for allegedly encouraging terrorism.
Prosecutor Julia Faure-Walker stated Martin posted 16,000 messages on The Resistance UK during the Covid pandemic, advocating violence.
He reportedly compared lockdown protesters to the French Resistance and claimed the pandemic was a hoax.
In one post, he urged 'smash skulls and destroy evil' and denies all charges, including possessing a stun gun.