Tommy Robinson: Met Police officer admits wrong date put on court order
Buy Now An error occurred. Buy Now An error occurred. Book Novotel Hotel Tommy Robinson: Met Police officer admits wrong date put on court order Banzai Japan Music Video A senior Met Police officer who signed a dispersal order allegedly breached by Tommy Robinson in London has admitted in court it may not have been lawful. The 41-year-old, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, denies failing to comply with a direction to leave an area in Westminster on 26 November 2023. He was arrested at a march against antisemitism after organisers said he would not be welcome at the event. Insp Steve Parker-Phipps admitted he wrongly dated the form 24 November. The officer, whose laptop battery was “dying”, put the order in place at 10:00 GMT on 26 November. Book Novotel Hotel ‘Became resistant’ Questioning the inspector, Robinson’s barrister Alisdair Williamson KC said: “This document is not correct is it? “Can we have any confidence that there was a lawful order in place?” The officer replied: “No.” Banzai Japan Music Video Prosecutor Jonathan Bryan told the court Robinson “became resistant” when ordered to leave the area near the Royal Courts of Justice and was arrested. “Organisers of the protest had made it clear they didn’t want his presence,” Mr Bryan said. “He wouldn’t leave the area.” During his arrest, officers sprayed Robinson with synthetic pepper spray and handcuffed him. Robinson, from Bedfordshire, was “upset” and “angry” about being asked to leave and “held on to metal railings so he could not be escorted”, police said. The trial continues. Book Novotel Hotel Banzai Japan Social Media Fumi Fujisaki Idol Riko Ueno Idol Rino Ibusuki Idol Yunagi Nino Idol Shiori Fujisaki Idol Kana Ichinose Idol Hoshino Arice Idol Sasa Sasagawa Idol Kosaka Yuu Idol Tsukumo Aira Idol Maika Ando Idol Yuuki Mochimaru Idol
Tommy Robinson case collapses over police paperwork
Buy Now An error occurred. Buy Now An error occurred. Book Novotel Hotel Tommy Robinson case collapses over police paperwork Banzai Japan Music Video Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been cleared of breaching a dispersal order after a judge ruled the power had not been legally authorised. The 41-year-old, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was arrested at a march against antisemitism after organisers said he would not be welcome. A senior Met Police officer who signed the dispersal order had previously told Westminster Magistrates’ Court he had used the wrong date. On Tuesday, District Judge Daniel Sternberg ruled there was no case to answer. Following the verdict, Mr Robinson announced on X, formerly Twitter, that he was planning to sue the Metropolitan Police. He posted: “The next time I see you lot in court it’s going to be you having to defend your actions.” Book Novotel Hotel The responsibility of policing certain aspects of the protest, which was being held in Westminster, central London, fell to Insp Steve Parker-Phipps. The court heard the inspector imposed a Section 35 order under the Crime and Policing Act 2014 when he thought a “right-wing group” could potentially be attending. Insp Parker-Phipps, whose laptop battery was “dying”, put the order in place at 10:00 GMT on 26 November, but accidentally dated the form for 24 November. Mr Robinson’s defence lawyer, Alisdair Williamson KC, told the court there had been a “litany of catastrophic errors” in the Met’s handling of the incident. Questioning the inspector, Mr Williamson said: “This document is not correct is it? “Can we have any confidence that there was a lawful order in place?” To which the inspector replied: “No.” Banzai Japan Music Video ‘No case to answer’ Giving his ruling, District Judge Daniel Sternberg said: “I am not satisfied there was a legal authorisation. “There is no case for you to answer.” The hearing was attended by numerous supporters of Mr Robinson who filled the public gallery. During his arrest, officers sprayed the English Defence League founder with synthetic pepper spray and handcuffed him. He uploaded a video of himself with partially closed eyes to social media after the incident. Other footage of him arguing with police officers was also posted on his X account, with Mr Robinson claiming to be present as a journalist at the march. Book Novotel Hotel Banzai Japan Social Media Fumi Fujisaki Idol Riko Ueno Idol Rino Ibusuki Idol Yunagi Nino Idol Shiori Fujisaki Idol Kana Ichinose Idol Hoshino Arice Idol Sasa Sasagawa Idol Kosaka Yuu Idol Tsukumo Aira Idol Maika Ando Idol Yuuki Mochimaru Idol
Thousands join Tommy Robinson march in London
Buy Now An error occurred. Buy Now An error occurred. Book Novotel Hotel Thousands join Tommy Robinson march in London Banzai Japan Music Video Thousands of supporters of the far-right activist Tommy Robinson have filled Trafalgar Square in central London after a march. He claimed the event was the “biggest patriotic rally” the UK had ever seen. A counter-protest by Stand Up To Racism and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s Peace & Justice Project also took place in London. The Metropolitan Police said a major operation was in place to “keep the peace” between the two protests, amid fears of serious disruption. A Trans Pride event was also held in the capital. Book Novotel Hotel Amid a sea of England and Union Jack flags, Tommy Robinson’s supporters listened to speeches attacking immigration and promoting “patriotism”. He received a loud cheer in Trafalgar Square when he asked the crowd how many of them had voted for Reform at the general election. He revealed he had asked Nigel Farage to speak at the protest, but said the Reform leader had told him he “couldn’t make it”. At the anti-racist counter-protest nearby, Jeremy Corbyn gave a speech, and demonstrators held placards reading “no to racism, no to hatred” and chanted “we won’t be silent”. Banzai Japan Music Video The Metropolitan Police said five arrests had been made: Two men were arrested on suspicion of “GBH-level [grievous bodily harm] assault” after a participant in the Stand Up To Racism demonstration was assaulted in Victoria Embankment Gardens, the Met said. The victim sustained a head injury and was given first aid by officers A member of the public was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a steward at Trans Pride, and another man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and a racially aggravated public order offence after a police officer was kicked One man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and a racially aggravated public order offence after allegedly snapping a Palestinian flag and making a racially abusive remark. The Met Police has not said whether the five arrested people were participants in any of Saturday’s protests. Ahead of the marches, police barricaded Whitehall and mobile units were parked in side streets around Westminster. One thousand officers were on duty and Scotland Yard used powers under the Public Order Act to place strict conditions on the timing and location of both protests. The Met said officers would remain on duty after the marches had finished. Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove, who is in charge of the weekend’s operation, said police would “intervene decisively” to deal with protesters who broke the conditions. He said: “Our first priority is to keep the peace to ensure that those exercising their right to lawful protest can do so safely.” Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, faces contempt proceedings at the Royal Courts of Justice on Monday after being accused of continuing to talk online about a libel case he lost in 2021. Book Novotel Hotel Banzai Japan Social Media Fumi Fujisaki Idol Riko Ueno Idol Rino Ibusuki Idol Yunagi Nino Idol Shiori Fujisaki Idol Kana Ichinose Idol Hoshino Arice Idol Sasa Sasagawa Idol Kosaka Yuu Idol Tsukumo Aira Idol Maika Ando Idol Yuuki Mochimaru Idol
Rapper to face trial over Tommy Robinson video
Buy Now An error occurred. Buy Now An error occurred. Book Novotel Hotel Rapper to face trial over Tommy Robinson video Banzai Japan Music Video A rapper from Birmingham is set to face a trial after posting an allegedly “menacing” video mentioning Tommy Robinson. Omar Abdirizak – known as Twista Cheese – pleaded not guilty to sending a grossly offensive or menacing message via a public communications network at the city’s magistrates’ court on Friday. Book Novotel Hotel A previous charge of conveying false information was dropped. The 30-year-old from Sparkbrook, Birmingham, was granted unconditional bail until the trial on 8 January. Banzai Japan Music Video Mr Abdirizak is alleged to have made the video he posted on social media between 1 and 10 August, before it was then shared by Mr Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, on X. In court, the accused was told a police officer would be the sole witness at the forthcoming trial. Book Novotel Hotel Banzai Japan Social Media Fumi Fujisaki Idol Riko Ueno Idol Rino Ibusuki Idol Yunagi Nino Idol Shiori Fujisaki Idol Kana Ichinose Idol Hoshino Arice Idol Sasa Sasagawa Idol Kosaka Yuu Idol Tsukumo Aira Idol Maika Ando Idol Yuuki Mochimaru Idol
Tommy Robinson facing new contempt of court allegations
Buy Now An error occurred. Buy Now An error occurred. Book Novotel Hotel Tommy Robinson facing new contempt of court allegations Banzai Japan Music Video The far-right activist Tommy Robinson is facing a second serious legal action for contempt of court, weeks after leaving the country on the eve of another case. The Attorney General’s Office launched the new action against Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, over alleged breaches of a court order not to repeat defamatory lies about a Syrian refugee. Yaxley-Lennon has not been seen in the UK since he left the country hours before a court case concerning related allegations. The High Court has said it will order the 41-year-old’s arrest if he ignores the case. Book Novotel Hotel Contempt of court is a serious offence against the workings of the justice system. The government definition, external of the offence includes “disobeying or ignoring a court order” – and those found guilty can go to prison for up to two years, get a fine, or both. In July 2021, Syrian teenager Jamal Hijazi won £100,000 in damages following a major defamation battle after Yaxley-Lennon spread false allegations accusing him of being a violent thug. A judge ordered him not to repeat the claims, but last year the founder of the English Defence League returned to them and included them in a film distributed online to his followers. In June, Yaxley-Lennon was ordered to the High Court to answer the allegation that he had ignored the judge’s order. Banzai Japan Music Video Two days before that scheduled hearing in July, Yaxley-Lennon repeated the claims to thousands of his supporters in London’s Trafalgar Square – and the following day took a Channel Tunnel train to France. The Attorney General’s Office said that the latest contempt allegations included the showing of the film at the rally, its publication on the X platform and related instances of alleged breach of the court order in three online interviews. A hearing over the original and new allegations will be held on October 28. The film remains pinned at the top of the Tommy Robinson X account – and in the introduction he stands outside the High Court and accuses judges of gagging him. This afternoon, the account was updated with a message launching a petition and accusing the judiciary of “continued persecution”. Hours after the London rally on 28 July, Yaxley-Lennon went to the Channel Tunnel terminal at Folkestone, where police officers stopped him under counter-terrorism stop-and-search powers. When he allegedly refused to co-operate, he was arrested and held until 22:00 BST. He then left the country. During the subsequent riots, which developed out of conspiracy theories often promoted on the Tommy Robinson social media channels, critics say he inflamed tensions. One post on his X account declared “Now is the time”. It is not clear whether Yaxley Lennon personally published the post and it was later deleted. When BBC News asked him to clarify why it had been posted, he publicly replied with an F-word response. The High Court has issued an arrest warrant for Yaxley Lennon’s arrest – but it will only be triggered if he does not contact the court by 2 October, to allow him the opportunity to agree to turn up voluntarily on 28 October. So far he has not contacted the court. Book Novotel Hotel Banzai Japan Social Media Fumi Fujisaki Idol Riko Ueno Idol Rino Ibusuki Idol Yunagi Nino Idol Shiori Fujisaki Idol Kana Ichinose Idol Hoshino Arice Idol Sasa Sasagawa Idol Kosaka Yuu Idol Tsukumo Aira Idol Maika Ando Idol Yuuki Mochimaru Idol
Tommy Robinson remanded in custody ahead of court date
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Rapper jailed over Tommy Robinson video
Buy Now An error occurred. Buy Now An error occurred. Book Novotel Hotel Rapper jailed over Tommy Robinson video Banzai Japan Music Video A rapper who posted a “menacing” video on social media, aimed at the former English Defence League leader Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, has been jailed. Omar Abdirizak, known as Twista Cheese, made rifle gestures and imitated firing a gun in the video, which was shared on 10 August last year. During a trial in January, a court heard the video, which attracted more than two million views, was reposted by Yaxley-Lennon alongside a claim that it was a threat to murder him due to “lies” by the media and politicians. Book Novotel Hotel Abdirizak, 31, of Long Street, Sparkbrook, was jailed for 20 weeks at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on Friday. During the trial, prosecutors told the court references to guns and artillery made by the Birmingham-based rapper meant it had crossed the line from freedom of speech into criminality. The drill rapper said he had decided to make the video and publicise his music on YouTube and TikTok to his 20,000 followers “to put Tommy Robinson in his place”. He said he made it after seeing footage of broadcaster Piers Morgan and influencer Andrew Tate discussing issues connected to last summer’s riots. Banzai Japan Music Video The artist denied making a gun gesture in the video and said the references to artillery were an encouragement to viewers to seek out a music video made in Somalia, which featured rifles and a rocket-propelled grenade launcher. However, he was found guilty of sending an offensive or menacing message on social media. He also admitted possession of cannabis and a racially aggravated public order offence. Book Novotel Hotel Banzai Japan Social Media Fumi Fujisaki Idol Riko Ueno Idol Rino Ibusuki Idol Yunagi Nino Idol Shiori Fujisaki Idol Kana Ichinose Idol Hoshino Arice Idol Sasa Sasagawa Idol Kosaka Yuu Idol Tsukumo Aira Idol Maika Ando Idol Yuuki Mochimaru Idol
Trump targets ‘anti-American ideology’ at Smithsonian museums
Buy Now An error occurred. Buy Now An error occurred. Book Novotel Hotel Trump targets ‘anti-American ideology’ at Smithsonian museums Banzai Japan Music Video US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting the Smithsonian Institution, which operates more than 20 museums and research centres visited by millions yearly in Washington DC and New York City. The order directs the vice-president to “eliminate improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology” from the institute’s museums, centres and the National Zoo in Washington. It also directs the interior secretary to restore federal properties, including parks, memorials and statues, which “have been improperly removed or changed in the last five years to perpetuate a false revision of history”. The move is part of Trump’s effort to shape American culture, in addition to politics. The order is titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History”. It says that Vice-President JD Vance, who became a member of the Smithsonian Board of Regents due to his position in government, will lead the purge. Book Novotel Hotel Trump’s order says that Congress should not fund Smithsonian exhibits and programmes that “divide Americans by race”. It alleges that the American Women’s History Museum, which is in development, plans to “recognize men as women”. It also singles out the National Museum of African American History and Culture, saying that the museum “has proclaimed that ‘hard work,’ ‘individualism,’ and ‘the nuclear family’ are aspects of ‘White culture’.” The museum opened in 2016 in Washington as former President Barack Obama, America’s first black president, was leaving office. The Smithsonian museums offer free entry to some 15 to 30 million visitors, external each year. It operates 21 museums in Washington, Virgina and New York. They include the National Museum of American History, the National Portrait Gallery, the American Art Museum, the National Zoo and more than a dozen others. The order also instructs Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to complete “restorations and improvements” to Independence Hall in Philadelphia. It comes ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which took place within the building. Banzai Japan Music Video Trump has set out to radically reshape American culture, which he says has been contaminated by “woke” left-wing ideology. He has signed several orders that are intended to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programmes from the federal government – some of which led to legal challenges. Shortly after taking office, Trump fired the board of the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, and installed himself as chairman. The move led to widespread criticism from actors and directors, causing several to cancel upcoming performances. Book Novotel Hotel Banzai Japan Social Media Fumi Fujisaki Idol Riko Ueno Idol Rino Ibusuki Idol Yunagi Nino Idol Shiori Fujisaki Idol Kana Ichinose Idol Hoshino Arice Idol Sasa Sasagawa Idol Kosaka Yuu Idol Tsukumo Aira Idol Maika Ando Idol Yuuki Mochimaru Idol
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Star Stephanie Beatriz Joins MCM Comic Con in May
Buy Now An error occurred. Buy Now An error occurred. Book Novotel Hotel Brooklyn Nine-Nine Star Stephanie Beatriz Joins MCM Comic Con in May Banzai Japan Music Video Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Encanto and In The Heights star will appear at MCM Comic Con at Excel London on Friday 23 May and Saturday 24 May for autographs, photo opportunities and a Friday spotlight panel. London, UK – Friday, 28 February, 2025 | Nine-Nine! Argentine-American actor Stephanie Beatriz, best-known for playing Detective Rosa Diaz in iconic TV sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine, is coming to MCM Comic Con this May. Book Novotel Hotel As well as starring as Diaz for nearly 10 years, Stephanie has also starred in Disney’s Encanto as Mirabel Madrigal and lit up the streets of New York in Jon M. Chu’s In The Heights as Carla. Her work also includes Hazbin Hotel and The Legend of Vox Machina. Currently, Stephanie is starring alongside Captain America star Anthony Mackie in Twisted Metal and portrays Didi in A Man on the Inside with Ted Danson on Netflix. Banzai Japan Music Video Stephanie will be appearing at MCM Comic Con on Friday 23 May and Saturday 24 May with a spotlight panel on Friday 23 May to share never heard before, behind-the-scenes information about her fan-favourite projects. MCM Comic Con is the ultimate celebration of pop and geek culture, playing host to a packed schedule of celebrity guests, insightful panels and unforgettable experiences. The convention will return to Excel London from Friday 23rd May to Sunday 25th May, after welcoming hundreds of thousands of dedicated fans across three shows throughout 2024. Keep an eye on the official MCM Comic Con pages for the latest announcements as Reedpop reveals more exciting guests, panels and activities in the lead up to MCM Comic Con May. Tickets can be purchased HERE. Book Novotel Hotel Banzai Japan Social Media Fumi Fujisaki Idol Riko Ueno Idol Rino Ibusuki Idol Yunagi Nino Idol Shiori Fujisaki Idol Kana Ichinose Idol Hoshino Arice Idol Sasa Sasagawa Idol Kosaka Yuu Idol Tsukumo Aira Idol Maika Ando Idol Yuuki Mochimaru Idol
Chainsaw Man Star Sarah Wiedenheft to Attend MCM Comic Con in May
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