Father Ted co-creator's conviction for damaging trans activist's phone overturned
Summary
Graham Linehan, co-creator of Father Ted, had his conviction for damaging a transgender activist’s phone overturned by a court in London. The judge found there was not enough clear evidence to prove Linehan caused the phone damage during a confrontation in October 2024.Key Facts
- Graham Linehan was originally convicted in November 2024 for damaging Sophia Brooks’ phone.
- He was cleared of harassment charges related to social media.
- The incident happened outside the Battle of Ideas conference in London.
- The appeal court said there was no clear proof that Linehan damaged the phone.
- The phone damage was only reported weeks after the event, and not in the first police report.
- Linehan said the case should never have gone to court and criticized the police investigation.
- The case is separate from another investigation into Linehan about online posts, which was dropped.
- The judge who overturned the conviction is Justice Amanda Tipples.
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