Tommy Robinson convicted of harassing journalists over riot coverage
A jury found far-right activist Tommy Robinson guilty of harassing two journalists.
British activist Tommy Robinson was convicted at London's Southwark Crown Court of harassing two Daily Mail journalists who had published a story accusing him of stoking race riots. The charges related to messages, calls and online posts directed at the journalists in 2024.
The harassment occurred during the aftermath of murders in Southport. Robinson repeatedly contacted them on X. He posted about their home addresses and family.
He said he had photos of where they lived. Tommy Robinson claimed he only meant to pressure the journalists to remove a photo of his ex-wife from the story.
The jury found him guilty by a 10-2 majority on Wednesday. He was released on bail pending sentencing in December.
Police said his conduct left the journalists fearing for their safety and that of their families.
- 10-2 majority
- Jury verdict
- London's Southwark Crown Court
- Court
- December
- Sentencing date
Why it mattersThe conviction sets a legal precedent. Online targeting of journalists by influential activists can now count as harassment and result in criminal consequences.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though the case reflects global tensions over online speech and press freedom that apply across democracies including Australia.
Corroborated bytheguardian.com
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