New hearing for EDL leader

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson will face a new contempt of court hearing at the Old Bailey next week. The former leader of the English Defence League, 35, is said to have committed contempt by filming people on trial at Leeds Crown Court and broadcasting footage on social media. The Recorder of London, Nicholas Hilliard, QC, confirmed today Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, will face a full hearing on October 23. Robinson was jailed for 10 months in May but he…

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