Tommy Robinson pleads guilty to contempt of court over false allegations against Syrian refugee
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFar-right activist Tommy Robinson today admitted committing contempt of court by repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee, in breach of an injunction.
The 41-year-old founder of the now defunct English Defence League - whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon - admitted breaching the High Court order made in 2021 as he appeared at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday.
Those who commit contempt of court can be jailed for up to two years, fined, or both. The Solicitor General issued two contempt claims against Robinson earlier this year, claiming he 'knowingly' breached the order on multiple occasions. READ MORE: A new chapter in the colourful and combative story of Paul Massey Robinson appeared in the dock after being remanded in custody on Friday, wearing a grey suit and waistcoat with no tie.
At the start of a hearing Aidan Eardley KC, for the Solicitor General, said a 'resolution' had been reached over the allegations, and read them out to the court.
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