JURY CONVICTS TOMMY ROBINSON OF HARASSING TWO JOURNALISTS

A jury at Southwark Crown Court found Tommy Robinson guilty of harassing freelance journalist Andrew Young and Daily Mail editor Jacob Dirnhuber, causing them to fear violence. Jurors convicted him of both charges by a majority of 10 to two after 11 hours and 25 minutes of deliberation. The case concerned Robinson’s actions in August 2024, when Young and Dirnhuber worked on an article about him while he was on holiday in Cyprus. The Daily Mail and MailOnline had covered his social media posts about unrest following the murders of three girls in Southport. Robinson criticised the journalists on X after MailOnline published its article.

The court heard that Robinson hired private investigators to obtain the home addresses of Young, Dirnhuber and Daily Mail editor-in-chief Ted Verity. He posted photographs of Dirnhuber outside his home and cropped images of Young’s family members on X, the court heard. Prosecutors said the journalists left their homes or arranged extra security because they feared an attack. In a voicemail left for Verity, Robinson said: “If it’s legitimate journalism then expect me to come knocking.” He added: “I’ve already located every f****** one of you.”

Robinson told the trial he had sought to put “pressure” on the journalists but denied intending to intimidate them. Prosecutors described his actions as retaliation for coverage of his posts. Robinson called the verdicts “insane” on social media after the hearing. Mr Justice Cavanagh said he would consider “all options” when sentencing Robinson in December. Robinson could face up to 10 years in prison.