Tommy Robinson Back in Court Just 9 Days After Prison Release

Just 9 days after release from prison, Tommy Robinson is back in court — now accused of harassing two journalists. Full case details and legal context.

Right wing political activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known by his alias Tommy Robinson, has pleaded not guilty to two charges of harassment causing fear of violence, following allegations that he targeted two journalists via social media and other communications in August 2024.

Robinson, 42, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning just nine days after being released early from an 18-month civil contempt sentence imposed in connection with previous proceedings. The activist arrived surrounded by supporters and entered his formal pleas during a brief hearing in courtroom one, where both the CPS and legal representatives confirmed that the matter will proceed to trial.

The charges relate to alleged conduct between 5 and 7 August 2024, during which Robinson is accused of harassing two individuals in a manner that allegedly caused them to fear violence would be used against them. The prosecution outlined that the behaviour in question involved multiple posts shared on Robinson’s public X account — the platform formerly known as Twitter — as well as verbal communications, including telephone calls.

The court was told that Robinson, through his legal counsel, elected for the case to be heard on indictment at Southwark Crown Court, with a Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing (PTPH) now scheduled for 3 July 2025. Should the matter proceed to a full trial, it will be listed before a judge and jury.

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District Judge Michael Snow granted Robinson bail on three strict conditions: firstly, that he must not contact any prosecution witnesses either directly or indirectly;

Secondly, that he is prohibited from publishing any material online that might lead to the identification of those witnesses;

and thirdly, that he must refrain from posting any comment relating to the current criminal proceedings that may prejudice either party or the legal process, except as permitted under the provisions of the