Tommy Robinson broke down in tears at Southwark Crown Court when asked about the impact of his notoriety on his relationship with his children. He became visibly emotional and paused before continuing. He had already described feeling “panicked, totally panicked. Terrified that what was online was about to change my wife’s life forever” after a MailOnline article exposed his family’s holiday location in Cyprus in August 2024 and pictured his ex-wife. The piece ran under a headline accusing him of “stoking riots from his sunbed” in the aftermath of Southport. @TRobinsonNewEra said the outlet could have published the story without revealing their location. In his words: “This is not journalism, this is endangering us.” He hired private investigators to find the journalists’ addresses, had photos taken, posted material, and made calls to pressure them. That response has led to two charges of harassment causing fear of violence, which he denies. Under cross-examination he told the court: “I’m not going to deny I was trying to pressure him. I felt it was totally reasonable in the circumstances, bearing in mind my world’s collapsing.” When the prosecutor asked whether he saw anything threatening in his conduct, Robinson replied: “I don’t think I’m being threatening. I’m giving a warning to journalists. I’m just saying ‘do your job.’” The prosecutor suggested that meant “or I’m coming for you”. Robinson answered: “I’m not coming to beat you up, they know that.” This case feels disproportionate. Tommy was angry because journalists published his family’s location and a photo of his ex-wife while he was abroad. He confronted them and tried to pressure them. He didn’t threaten violence. Yet he is the one in the dock facing potential prison time. The Daily Mail journalists are the ones who should be held accountable. Publishing someone’s holiday location and family details in that context was reckless and unacceptable. That is the part of this that actually put people at risk.