🔴 Tommy Robinson Back in Court Just 9 Days After Prison Release

Right wing political activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known by his alias Tommy Robinson, has pleaded not guilty to two charges of harassment causing fear of violence, following allegations that he targeted two journalists via social media and other communications in August 2024.

Robinson, 42, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning just nine days after being released early from an 18-month civil contempt sentence imposed in connection with previous proceedings. The activist arrived surrounded by supporters and entered his formal pleas during a brief hearing in courtroom one, where both the CPS and legal representatives confirmed that the matter will proceed to trial.

The charges relate to alleged conduct between 5 and 7 August 2024, during which Robinson is accused of harassing two individuals in a manner that allegedly caused them to fear violence would be used against them. The prosecution outlined that the behaviour in question involved multiple posts shared on Robinson’s public X account — the platform formerly known as Twitter — as well as verbal communications, including telephone calls.

The court was told that Robinson, through his legal counsel, elected for the case to be heard on indictment at Southwark Crown Court, with a Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing (PTPH) now scheduled for 3 July 2025. Should the matter proceed to a full trial, it will be listed before a judge and jury.

District Judge Michael Snow granted Robinson bail on three strict conditions: firstly, that he must not contact any prosecution witnesses either directly or indirectly;

Secondly, that he is prohibited from publishing any material online that might lead to the identification of those witnesses;

and thirdly, that he must refrain from posting any comment relating to the current criminal proceedings that may prejudice either party or the legal process, except as permitted under the provisions of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

In an earlier statement, a Crown Prosecution Service spokesperson confirmed: “We have authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, 42, with harassment causing fear of violence against two men.” The CPS added:

“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial.”

Robinson’s appearance in court today comes less than a fortnight after the High Court ruled he could be released early from his custodial sentence for civil contempt of court. That sentence was reduced by four months on appeal.

The charge he now faces is brought under Section 4 of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, which covers conduct that puts a person in fear of violence through a course of harassment. The offence is triable either way, with the Crown Court holding sentencing powers of up to five years’ imprisonment per count upon conviction following trial. Sentencing guidelines take into account the level of distress caused, the nature and frequency of the alleged harassment, and whether the conduct was committed in the presence of, or broadcast to, others.

No further comment was made in court today regarding the evidence or details of the ongoing police investigation. The case will now be managed under standard Crown Court procedure, with pre-trial hearings set to determine admissibility of evidence, directions for disclosure, and trial listing.

As always, Video Production News will continue to report developments in this case as they lawfully unfold, in strict accordance with reporting restrictions and the rights of the accused under Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

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