Former EDL leader Tommy Robinson sent back to jail

Synopsis

Tommy Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, receives a nine-month prison sentence for contempt of court. This sentence is a reduction from an initial ten months due to time already served. His conviction stems from filming defendants during a grooming trial at Leeds Crown Court, violating reporting restrictions. Following his arrest, he was sentenced within five hours. A retrial was ordered after concerns about the speed of justice. Last week, he was convicted again at the Old Bailey in front of two high court judges. Robinson expressed fears about prison safety, describing it as a potential death sentence, and sought political asylum in the United States, which was denied. He arrived at court late, around 25 past nine, amidst a crowd of protesters, highlighting the public interest in his case.