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Tommy Robinson's harassment trial opens over alleged intimidation of two journalists

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Trial hears Robinson 'intimidated' Daily Mail reporters
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Summary

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, went on trial over two counts of harassment causing fear of violence against two MailOnline reporters. The Guardian reports that a court was told he used 'bullyboy, intimidatory tactics' against the journalists and circulated images of their homes to millions of online followers, in effect encouraging them to join in making threats. The court heard that the journalists and their family members had to flee their homes. Robinson, 42, denies harassment causing fear of violence.

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  1. BBC

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    BBC News reports that the trial heard Robinson 'intimidated' Daily Mail reporters, and that he is accused of 'bully-boy tactics' and denies harassment causing fear of violence.

  2. The Guardian

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    The Guardian reports that Robinson used 'bullyboy, intimidatory tactics' to threaten MailOnline journalists as his harassment trial got under way, and that he faces two counts of harassment causing fear of violence.

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