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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Ben Quinn

Tommy Robinson potentially facing jail after failing to attend high court

Tommy Robinson outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London in November 2019 during the libel case.
Tommy Robinson outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London in November 2019 during the libel case. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

Tommy Robinson is potentially facing jail over possible contempt of court after failing to show up for a high court hearing where he was to be questioned about his finances after losing a libel case.

The former English Defence League leader had claimed he was bankrupt after losing a libel case brought against him by Jamal Hijazi, who had been filmed being attacked at school in 2018.

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