Tommy Robinson threatened to make families of Mail journalists ‘famous’, court hears
Summary
Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, is on trial for threatening and harassing journalists from the Daily Mail newspaper. He left a voicemail telling the editor he would make the journalists and their families "famous," which caused fear and led some journalists to leave their homes. Robinson denies the charges.Key Facts
- Tommy Robinson's real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.
- Robinson left a threatening voicemail for Daily Mail editor Ted Verity in August 2024.
- He is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence against two Daily Mail journalists, Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber.
- One journalist felt scared to stay at home due to potential attacks and left for safety.
- Robinson’s social media account had 800,000 followers, which worried journalists about possible revenge from his supporters.
- Robinson reportedly became angry after the Daily Mail published a story accusing him of stoking race riots.
- Personal information and images of journalists and their families were shared online, causing safety concerns.
- The harassment influenced how the journalists reported on related stories, with some feeling less willing to cover certain topics.
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