Tommy Robinson facing new ‘contempt of court’ proceedings

TOMMY Robinson is set to face new contempt of court proceedings and could face TWO YEARS in jail, according to reports.

The activist, who was unlawfully jailed last year will have more charges brought against him after the Attorney General, Geoffrey Cox QC, deemed it was 'in the public interest’ to do so.

The first hearing in the case will be held on 22 March at the High Court in London.

Contempt of court is punishable by up to two years in prison, and/or a fine.

Tommy has vowed to contest the ruling, “along with the support of the British public” he said.

“I am innocent. I broke no law.”

He added: “How is this in the public interest? This is ongoing state persecution of a journalist who exposes the Government, the establishment and all of their wrongdoings.”

He also asked why Mr Cox had taken so long to make the decision.

“I walked out of prison for this six months ago. What’s taken him five months? And then it’s going to take them another five months to get me into court. Another five months before a trial.”

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