Congratulations to @Hardcash Productions on last night's compelling Dispatches documentary, "Tommy Robinson - Where's the Money Gone?"Reporter Matt Shea investigates the finances of Stephen Yaxley-Lennon,... Read more
Congratulations to @Hardcash Productions on last night's compelling Dispatches documentary, "Tommy Robinson - Where's the Money Gone?"
Reporter Matt Shea investigates the finances of Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, tracing donations raised under the premise they would support victims of sexual abuse and the families of his supporters who have died. Shea speaks to those affected, along with a former head of security for Robinson, who alleges he has profited from supporters while presenting himself as their champion.
Across the hour, Shea builds a carefully evidenced case, prompting a string of angry responses from Robinson as the investigation progresses.
The film includes a difficult interview with a survivor of sexual abuse who featured in one of Robinson's grooming-gang documentaries, who raises serious concerns about how her story was used.
The documentary's most significant thread concerns the 2018 libel case brought by Jamal Hijazi, a young Syrian refugee, which Robinson lost after failing to substantiate his claims. The damages awarded were never paid, with Robinson stating under oath that he had no money or assets. Shea presents evidence questioning those statements, a thread that could yet prove consequential for Robinson.
If you missed it last night, you can catch up on 4OD here: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/tommy-robinson-wheres-the-money-gone
Reporter Matt Shea investigates the finances of Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, tracing donations raised under the premise they would support victims of sexual abuse and the families of his supporters who have died. Shea speaks to those affected, along with a former head of security for Robinson, who alleges he has profited from supporters while presenting himself as their champion.
Across the hour, Shea builds a carefully evidenced case, prompting a string of angry responses from Robinson as the investigation progresses.
The film includes a difficult interview with a survivor of sexual abuse who featured in one of Robinson's grooming-gang documentaries, who raises serious concerns about how her story was used.
The documentary's most significant thread concerns the 2018 libel case brought by Jamal Hijazi, a young Syrian refugee, which Robinson lost after failing to substantiate his claims. The damages awarded were never paid, with Robinson stating under oath that he had no money or assets. Shea presents evidence questioning those statements, a thread that could yet prove consequential for Robinson.
If you missed it last night, you can catch up on 4OD here: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/tommy-robinson-wheres-the-money-gone
