Tommy Robinson’s trial is facing a three-week delay, after the judge allowed him time off to visit Israel.
District Judge Sam Gooze said he would ‘accommodate’ Robinson’s ‘current travel arrangements’.
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this week following an incident at the Channel Tunnel on July 28 last year. The court heard that he specifically refused to give officers the PIN to unlock his phone.
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GB News reports: The prosecution and defence cases finished on Tuesday, leaving the verdict in the hands of District Judge Sam Goozee.
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However, the judge was unable to set an immediate trial date after Alisdair Williamson KC revealed Mr Robinson would be out of the country for some time.
“He is a guest of the Israeli Government in Israel tomorrow,” the defending KC told Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
Judge Goozee responded by telling Robinson that he would “accommodate” his “current travel arrangements” by adjourning his decision until November 4.
In a social media post, Robinson said: “Now that my trial is behind me, I will have my verdict handed down on November 4 in London.
“I’m leaving soon for a trip to Israel — a proud patriot coming tomorrow to stand with the Jewish state and deepen my understanding of the fight against jihad.”
The 42-year-old ex-English Defence League leader also claimed Tesla chief Elon Musk was covering his legal costs.
Mr Robinson said: “Thank you to Elon Musk for standing by me and covering my legal costs.”
