“Journalists play an important role in a democratic society and should be able to carry out their professional duties without being subjected to harassment.
“We will always seek to work with the police to prosecute those who break the law and I hope these convictions provide reassurance that such behaviour will be treated seriously by the criminal justice system.”
Robinson, who gave his name in court as Stephen Lennon, was wearing a navy suit, with what appeared to be American flags on the back of his waistcoat.
He sat down and shook his head quietly as the judge delivered the verdict, which jurors deliberated for 11 hours and 25 minutes.
