Graham Linehan goes on trial over alleged harassment of trans woman
Summary
Graham Linehan, who is known for creating the comedy show Father Ted, is on trial in London. He faces charges of harassment and criminal damage against a transgender woman named Sophia Brooks. Linehan has pleaded not guilty to both charges.Key Facts
- Graham Linehan is a comedy writer known for creating Father Ted, The IT Crowd, and Black Books.
- He is facing trial for harassment and criminal damage against Sophia Brooks, a transgender woman.
- Linehan has pleaded not guilty to these charges.
- The trial involves allegations that Linehan posted abusive comments on social media and damaged Brooks' phone.
- The phone damage reportedly occurred during the Battle of Ideas conference in London.
- The alleged harassment took place between 11 and 27 October 2024.
- Before the trial, Linehan was also arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of inciting violence due to his social media posts.
- The trial is addressing the social media posts and the phone incident separately from the Heathrow arrest.
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