Three Men Appeal Harassment Convictions | UK News

0:00That wraps UK News Today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story. So, three fellas who were part of a group investigated in a BBC podcast called A Very British Cult, tried to appeal their harassment convictions. These guys, Christopher Dykler, Jotinder Kamra and Sukraj Singh, showed up at the journalist's catcher Nies Home, not once, but twice. The judge made it clear they were terrified, especially with her kids there and that their actions went way beyond acceptable behavior. They were originally sentenced back in February to community service and got restraining orders, banned from contacting Nye or her partner for ten years, and even from entering the London borough where she lives. They were trying to get these convictions overturned, claiming they were doing citizen journalism and acting in the public interest, even saying it, was part of their religious beliefs. But the court wasn't buying it. The judge pointed out they deliberately found her private address, showed up at her home,

1:01handed out leaflets to neighbors with serious allegations, and even left a note saying they'd be back. This wasn't just peaceful protest. It escalated into bullying and oppressive conduct, plain and simple. The journalist, Katrin Nye, testified about how distressing it was, leading her to install security cameras and panic alarms. The judge acknowledged they might see themselves as citizen journalists, but their behavior, including acquiring her address and distributing, inflammatory material, was deemed unreasonable and criminal. Ultimately, their appeal was denied. Not only do they have to serve their original sentences, but they've also been ordered to pay an additional 1,000 pounds each. Their attempt to challenge the harassment charges didn't pay it out, and the court upheld the original ruling.