Tommy Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley Lennon, has claimed that Elon Musk is funding his legal defense as his trial begins for allegedly refusing to comply with counter-terrorism police requests. The incident occurred on July 28, 2024, at the Channel tunnel when police stopped Robinson as he attempted to leave Britain.
Robinson was stopped while traveling alone in a friend's Bentley and carrying over £13,000, reportedly from a collection for a rally he organized. He was traveling on an Irish passport and stated he lived in Spain. Police, finding his answers vague, requested access to his phone under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act, which allows for such searches to determine involvement in terrorism.
Robinson refused to provide the PIN for his iPhone, stating it contained "journalistic material" related to his reporting on grooming gangs and "vulnerable girls." He allegedly used offensive language towards the officers. He denies failing to comply with counter-terrorism powers.
Robinson recorded a video before court, asserting that Elon Musk was covering his legal costs, calling the prosecution "state persecution." Musk, who has shown support for Robinson and appeared at a rally organized by him, has not yet confirmed this claim.
During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence that police became c... download the app to read more
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