Tommy Robinson Found Guilty of Harassing Two Journalists
A jury at Southwark Crown Court in London on Wednesday found Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, 43, known as Tommy Robinson, guilty by majority verdicts of two counts of harassment causing fear of violence against two Daily Mail journalists. He was granted bail and will be sentenced Dec. 16. The offence carries a maximum of 10 years. The Crown Prosecution Service said he “weaponised social media” against the reporters.
What’s confirmed
- A jury at Southwark Crown Court in London on Wednesday found Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, 43, known as Tommy Robinson, guilty by majority verdicts of two counts of harassment causing fear of violence against two Daily Mail journalists.
- He was granted bail and will be sentenced Dec. 16.
- The offence carries a maximum of 10 years.
- The Crown Prosecution Service said he “weaponised social media” against the reporters.
Confirmed by 3 independent outlets: BBC News, The Guardian and The Independent.
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- Now: 97% with 3 independent confirmations plus the primary source.
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Confirmation record
Plus the primary source: the CPS statement on the verdicts.| ✓ | BBC News Counted https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq2d6z36pp53o |
| ✓ | The Guardian Counted https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/28/tommy-robinson-found-guilty-of-harassing-journalists |
| ✓ | The Independent Counted https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/tommy-robinson-guilty-harassment-daily-mail-journalists-b3074974.html |
| · | Primary source Plus the primary source: the CPS statement on the verdicts. https://www.cps.gov.uk/national-news/news/cps-statement-following-guilty-verdicts-stephen-lennon-harassment-trial |
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- Published at 97% with 3 independent confirmations.
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