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Tommy Robinson back in court for harassment – just nine days after he was released from prison
TOMMY Robinson is back in court today for harassment - just days after he was released from prison.
The far-Right activist - real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon - is accused of targeting two journalists.
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Tommy Robinson is back in court today
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He was surrounded by supporters as he made his way into Westminster Magistrates' Court
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It comes after he was released from jail nine days ago
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Robinson has arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court for a hearing.
The 42-year-old, who was clutching a microphone, was surrounded by supporters.
He is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence between August 5 and 7, 2024.
It comes just nine days after Robinson was released from prison after a judge ruled he could be freed four months early.
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He was locked up for 18 months in October for contempt of court.
Robinson had made multiple breaches of an injunction in 2021, which barred him from repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee who successfully sued him for libel.
He was pictured leaving HMP Woodhill in Buckinghamshire sporting a full beard and rosary.
He was filmed speaking on his X social media channel for around 20 minutes.
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When asked how he was feeling, Robinson declared: "Unfortunately the country doesn't believe in free speech."
He also said he would organise a free speech festival in London for supporters later in the year.
Robinson is facing a separate trial in October
next
year over an accusation that he failed to provide the Pin for his mobile phone when stopped by
Kent
Police in Folkestone in July 2024.
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Robinson appeared more clear-shaven today
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He was locked up for 18 months for contempt in October
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