Tommy Robinson tells court he had photos taken of journalists’ homes to pressure them
Far-right activist says he used private investigators to track down journalists but denies trying to intimidate them The far-right activist Tommy Robinson…
The Guardian reports: Far-right activist says he used private investigators to track down journalists but denies trying to intimidate them The far-right activist Tommy Robinson has told his harassment trial that he used private investigators to track down journalists who had written about his alleged role in the 2024 riots, and had photographs taken of their homes “to put pressure” on them.
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