Graham Linehan cleared of harassing trans activist but guilty of damaging phone
Summary
Graham Linehan, a comedy writer, was found not guilty of harassing a trans activist online, but guilty of damaging her phone. He knocked the phone from her hand at an event, and the court decided this was a crime. He argued that his actions were a reaction to pressure from trans activists due to his views on gender identity.Key Facts
- Graham Linehan is known for co-creating the show "Father Ted."
- A court cleared him of harassing a trans activist named Sophia Brooks online.
- Linehan was found guilty of criminal damage for knocking Brooks' phone out of her hand.
- The incident happened outside a conference in October of a previous year.
- Linehan claimed his social media actions were to expose tactics by trans activists.
- He described his life as being difficult due to responses from transgender activists and journalists.
- The court case took place at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
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