Tommy Robinson wins appeal - as it happened: Far-right leader walks free from prison on bail but could be jailed again
6 years, 5 months ago

Tommy Robinson wins appeal - as it happened: Far-right leader walks free from prison on bail but could be jailed again

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Tommy Robinson could be arrested before flagship demo as police prepare for disorder
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tommy Robinson could be arrested before flagship demo as police prepare for disorder

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Tommy Robinson served new contempt of court notice via his X account
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tommy Robinson served new contempt of court notice via his X account

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Tommy Robinson could face jail as new contempt of court claim lodged
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tommy Robinson could face jail as new contempt of court claim lodged

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Tommy Robinson ‘leaves UK’ amid contempt of court case as arrest warrant issued
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Tommy Robinson ‘leaves UK’ amid contempt of court case as arrest warrant issued

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson facing new contempt of court case after 'breaching injunction in a libel case he lost against a Syrian refugee'
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Tommy Robinson facing new contempt of court case after 'breaching injunction in a libel case he lost against a Syrian refugee'

Daily Mail  

Tommy Robinson is facing a fresh contempt of court case after allegedly breaching an injunction in a libel case he lost. The Attorney General's office confirmed it has lodged papers with the court concerning the civil contempt case, which could see Robinson face up to two years in jail. Robinson is pictured during a protest in London in 2024 Tommy …

Tommy Robinson summonsed to face contempt of court proceedings
2 years, 9 months ago

Tommy Robinson summonsed to face contempt of court proceedings

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson faces possibility of new contempt of court action
2 years, 9 months ago

Tommy Robinson faces possibility of new contempt of court action

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Tommy Robinson supporter weeps in court after being spared jail over ‘disgraceful violence’ at protest
5 years, 3 months ago

Tommy Robinson supporter weeps in court after being spared jail over ‘disgraceful violence’ at protest

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Tommy Robinson released from prison ‘looking a mess’
5 years, 4 months ago

Tommy Robinson released from prison ‘looking a mess’

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Tommy Robinson was sentenced to nine months in prison because he broke the law – it was the correct decision
5 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson was sentenced to nine months in prison because he broke the law – it was the correct decision

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Tommy Robinson case - live: EDL founder's supporters attack journalists after he is jailed for contempt of court
5 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson case - live: EDL founder's supporters attack journalists after he is jailed for contempt of court

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Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court
5 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court

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British far-right activist Tommy Robinson jailed for nine months
5 years, 6 months ago

British far-right activist Tommy Robinson jailed for nine months

Al Jazeera  

Robinson jeopardised trial of a gang of alleged child abusers by posting video on Facebook, Britain’s High Court ruled. Tommy Robinson, a British far-right leader, has been sentenced to nine months in jail for contempt of court after broadcasting a video on Facebook that featured defendants in a criminal trial. The activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was found …

Tommy Robinson declares being jailed would be a ‘win’ for his cause as he appeals for donations
5 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson declares being jailed would be a ‘win’ for his cause as he appeals for donations

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Tommy Robinson caused Huddersfield grooming gang member to appeal conviction, court ruling reveals
5 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson caused Huddersfield grooming gang member to appeal conviction, court ruling reveals

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Tommy Robinson: EDL founder begs Trump to grant him political asylum in US
5 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson: EDL founder begs Trump to grant him political asylum in US

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Tommy Robinson case: Judges to reveal exactly why EDL founder is in contempt of court
5 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson case: Judges to reveal exactly why EDL founder is in contempt of court

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Tommy Robinson supporters hurl beer cans at journalists as tensions flare over judge’s decision
5 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson supporters hurl beer cans at journalists as tensions flare over judge’s decision

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Tommy Robinson case: EDL founder denies encouraging violence in contempt hearing as supporters heckle and jeer outside
5 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson case: EDL founder denies encouraging violence in contempt hearing as supporters heckle and jeer outside

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Tommy Robinson case: Why EDL founder could be jailed again for contempt of court
5 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson case: Why EDL founder could be jailed again for contempt of court

The Independent  

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Woman asks Tommy Robinson 'are you just spouting s****?' when he tries to recruit her on street in Salford
5 years, 8 months ago

Woman asks Tommy Robinson 'are you just spouting s****?' when he tries to recruit her on street in Salford

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Tommy Robinson trial: Anti-Islam activist tells court police targeted him 'because of my beliefs'
5 years, 10 months ago

Tommy Robinson trial: Anti-Islam activist tells court police targeted him 'because of my beliefs'

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Tommy Robinson could face up to two years in prison in fresh contempt of court proceedings
5 years, 10 months ago

Tommy Robinson could face up to two years in prison in fresh contempt of court proceedings

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Tommy Robinson's former employer will not face police action over filming inside Old Bailey
6 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Robinson's former employer will not face police action over filming inside Old Bailey

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Tommy Robinson: EDL founder formally released from bail by judge at Old Bailey
6 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Robinson: EDL founder formally released from bail by judge at Old Bailey

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson walks free after judge refers case to attorney general
6 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Robinson walks free after judge refers case to attorney general

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Tommy Robinson court case – live updates: EDL founder's hearing over contempt delayed again
6 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Robinson court case – live updates: EDL founder's hearing over contempt delayed again

The Independent  

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UK far-right leader Tommy Robinson leaves London court and is cheered by supporters
6 years, 2 months ago

UK far-right leader Tommy Robinson leaves London court and is cheered by supporters

CNN  

CNN — An allegation of contempt of court against the British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson has been sent to the country’s attorney general, the Press Association reported. “I’ve kissed my kids goodbye three times.” He said that he hoped “the attorney general will kick this into the long grass.” The crowd shouted “Oh Tommy Robinson,” as he protested his innocence. …

Tommy Robinson court case: Police mount major operation around Old Bailey amid fears of disorder at EDL founder's contempt hearing
6 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Robinson court case: Police mount major operation around Old Bailey amid fears of disorder at EDL founder's contempt hearing

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson could have caused Huddersfield grooming trials to collapse and child rapists go free
6 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Robinson could have caused Huddersfield grooming trials to collapse and child rapists go free

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson jailed after breaking contempt of court laws with Facebook Live video
6 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Robinson jailed after breaking contempt of court laws with Facebook Live video

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Tommy Robinson: Judge to decide whether to jail EDL founder again for contempt of court next week
6 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Robinson: Judge to decide whether to jail EDL founder again for contempt of court next week

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson supporters hurl abuse at woman then rip away placard listing his previous crimes
6 years, 3 months ago

Tommy Robinson supporters hurl abuse at woman then rip away placard listing his previous crimes

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Tommy Robinson case - as it happened: EDL founder walks free from Old Bailey as judge adjourns hearing
6 years, 3 months ago

Tommy Robinson case - as it happened: EDL founder walks free from Old Bailey as judge adjourns hearing

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson faces new contempt hearing after being released from prison
6 years, 5 months ago

Tommy Robinson faces new contempt hearing after being released from prison

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson appeal: Police bracing for potential disorder as appeal judges decide whether to free far-right leader
6 years, 5 months ago

Tommy Robinson appeal: Police bracing for potential disorder as appeal judges decide whether to free far-right leader

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Tommy Robinson lawyers appeal for far-right leader to be freed from prison because of 'procedural deficiencies'
6 years, 5 months ago

Tommy Robinson lawyers appeal for far-right leader to be freed from prison because of 'procedural deficiencies'

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