EXCLUSIVE: Tommy Robinson Forced to Delete "Silenced" from X Under Threat of Prosecution, Film Garnered 167M Views; Activist Now in Solitary Confinement

Journalist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has been forced to remove his documentary film "Silenced" from the social media platform X, following threats of further legal action from UK authorities. Robinson revealed to the Independent Newsroom that the courts warned him of additional contempt of court charges if he failed to delete the video from his profile.

The film, which had amassed over 167 million views. The decision to remove it comes amid Robinson's ongoing legal troubles, as he is currently serving an 18-month prison sentence for contempt of court. He is being held in solitary confinement in a UK facility. Many believe Robinson is being abused at the hands of the British government.

Robinson's case has drawn polarized reactions. Critics accuse him of breaching court orders and inciting unrest, while his supporters view the actions against him as an attack on free expression. The deletion of "Silenced" has further fueled discussions about censorship and the limits of free speech in the UK.

As of now, Robinson remains in confinement. The courts have not publicly commented on the specifics of the threat to prosecute over the film’s presence on X.

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