Tommy Robinson arrives at court accused of harassing two journalists after ‘sharing multiple posts' on social media
The far-Right activist - real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon - allegedly caused the reporters to "fear violence would be used against them".
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Robinson has arrived at Southwark Crown Court for a hearing.
The 42-year-old pleaded not guilty at Westminster Magistrates' Court last month.
He claimed he had "never had" the opportunity to have a jury trial and wanted "12 members of the British public" to hear the evidence in the case.
Robinson is accused of two counts of harassment causing fear of violence between August 5 and 7, 2024.
He allegedly harassed the two reporters causing them to "fear violence would be used against them".
The court heard he shared multiple posts about the men on X, formerly Twitter, and in calls.
He was previously bailed on the condition he does not contact any prosecution witness directly or indirectly and must not post anything online which would identify them.
The third condition stated he is "not to publish any comment relating to current proceedings that may prejudice either parties to proceedings or proceedings themselves other than those permitted by the Crime and Disorder Act."
A Crown Prosecution Service spokesperson earlier said: "We have authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, 42, with harassment causing fear of violence against two men.
"The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial."
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