Holt said the trial was about Yaxley-Lennon’s reaction to the articles, and accused him of using “bully-boy tactics” to “intimidate” the journalists.
“He chose to frighten them, arrange for individuals to go to their addresses,” said the prosecuting counsel.
“On social media —to millions of followers — he circulated images of their homes.
“His supporters got involved — threatening the journalists.
“Understandably, you might agree, they were scared; in some circumstances, being forced to leave their homes.”
The court heard that on 5 August, Dirnhuber received a number of direct messages from Robinson/Yaxley-Lennon.
These included “you have endangered my children”, “I’ll be knocking at your door,” and “let your bosses know I’m coming to all of your houses”.
The jury was told that Yaxley-Lennon’s case was that his family “had been put in danger by the actions of the Daily Mail” and he had acted to “protect his family”.
On X he posted: “What is good for the goose is good for the gander.”
The trial, in front of a jury of nine men and three women, is expected to last for five days.
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