World · Europe · 6 outlets (L 2 · C 1 · R 1 · 2 not rated)
Tommy Robinson found guilty of harassing two journalists
Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was found guilty of harassing two MailOnline journalists, according to Sky News.[2, 6] The Guardian reported the harassment caused the journalists fear of violence and that Daily Mail reporters and their family members fled their homes.[1] The Guardian quoted the court's description of "bullyboy, intimidatory tactics" by Robinson.[1]
The New York Times reported the verdict was handed down in London.[2] ABC News described Robinson as a far-right British activist; The Washington Times called him a British anti-immigration activist.[3, 4]
Covered by The New York Times, ABC News, The Washington Times and 3 more
Read first Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson, found guilty of harassing British journalists
How balanced is this coverage?
Of the 4 rated outlets that covered it, 2 are left of center, 1 is center and 1 is right of center (1 of them in the Right group). 2 more are not rated.
Too few left- or right-leaning outlets to compare: 2 of 42 left-leaning, 1 of 33 center and 1 of 38 right-leaning outlets covered it.
- Left: none.
- Leans left: The New York Times (−0.70), The Guardian (−0.70).
- Center: ABC News (−0.19).
- Leans right: none.
- Right: The Washington Times (+1.27).
Not rated Sky News, Los Angeles Times. Not placed: they have no lean score.
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