Mon Oct 28 15:55:23 UTC 2024: ## Tommy Robinson Sentenced to 18 Months for Contempt of Court
**London, UK** – Tommy Robinson, the founder of the English Defence League and a prominent far-right figure, was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Monday for defying a court order. Robinson had been barred from repeating false claims about a teenage Syrian refugee who successfully sued him for libel in 2021.
Robinson admitted to breaching the High Court injunction, and Justice Jeremy Johnson emphasized that “no one is above the law.” The judge stated that Robinson’s actions were “considered and planned and deliberate and direct and flagrant breaches of the court’s order.”
The 41-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, returned to Britain last week after a period abroad and turned himself in to authorities. His sentencing followed a large rally in London by his supporters, which prompted a counter-demonstration. Both events were largely peaceful with a heavy police presence.
Robinson’s conviction highlights the ongoing battle against hate speech and misinformation in the UK. His imprisonment serves as a reminder that individuals, even those with significant public platforms, are accountable for their actions in the court of law.
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