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Linehan Faces Court over Alleged Harassment of Transgender Activist

Graham Linehan denies charges of harassing transgender teenager Sophia Brooks and damaging her £369 phone, with trial proceedings highlighting social media conduct and legal boundaries.

  • Graham Linehan faced court over accusations of harassing transgender woman Sophia Brooks and damaging her phone last year, with charges filed in April 2025.
  • Prosecutor Julia Faure Walker described Linehan's social media posts as 'verbally abusive and vindictive,' reflecting his deep disliking of Brooks.
  • Sophia Brooks testified that she felt 'alarmed and distressed' by Linehan's characterizations and alleged harassment during a confrontation, which caused her to fear for her safety.
  • Linehan denies all charges, claiming his posts were made 'as a journalist' and in the public interest.
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Graham Linehan tells court trans activists made his life 'hell'

The Father Ted creator gives evidence after going on trial for alleged harassment and criminal damage.

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Graham Linehan said he grabbed trans activist’s phone in 'reflex response'

A video played to the court appeared to show Linehan grabbing the complainant’s phone

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Linehan faces court over alleged harassment of transgender activist

Award-winning comedy writer Graham Linehan, whose recent arrest reignited a UK row over freedom of speech, has appeared in court to face separate charges...

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'Father Ted' creator Linehan in UK court for trans harassment case

Graham Linehan, the Irish co-creator of TV comedy show "Father Ted", went on trial in London on Thursday, accused by prosecutors of "relentlessly" posting abusive comments online about…

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Metro News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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