Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, widely known as Tommy Robinson, was released from HMP Woodhill on May 27, 2025, four months ahead of his scheduled release. Originally sentenced to 18 months in October 2024 for contempt of court, his early release was granted after a High Court judge acknowledged his compliance with court orders and a noted "change in attitude.
Robinson's sentence stemmed from breaching a 2021 High Court injunction by publishing defamatory content against Syrian refugee Jamal Hijazi. Despite not expressing remorse, the court accepted his assurance to refrain from future violations.
New Harassment Charges Filed
Not long after he got out of prison, Tommy Robinson was hit with two harassment charges. The charges say he caused fear of violence toward two journalists. These incidents reportedly happened between August 5 and August 7, 2024. The Crown Prosecution Service authorized the charges, and Robinson is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 5, 2025.
Additionally, Robinson faces a separate trial in October 2025 for allegedly failing to provide his mobile phone PIN during a July 2024 arrest under the Terrorism Act.
