Tommy Robinson could face up to 10 years in jail for harassing journalists

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose full name is Stephen Lennon, could face up to 10 years in jail for harassing journalists Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber. The 43-year-old was found guilty by a majority of 10 jurors to two of two charges of harassment causing fear of violence at Southwark Crown Court. Prosecutors labeled Robinson a "bully" after he forced the journalists to leave their homes or employ extra security due to threats of a "vigilante" attack.

The jury took 11 hours and 25 minutes to reach their verdict. Robinson argued the verdicts were "insane" on social media and hired private investigators to locate his victims' home addresses. The offense, under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, can result in a maximum 10-year sentence or up to 14 years if racially or religiously aggravated.

Robinson's behavior, including posting menacing messages and publishing images of the journalists' families, led the jury to conclude his actions were criminal.