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Graham Linehan Says He'll Sue After Heathrow Arrest Over Trans Posts
Linehan faces charges of harassment and criminal damage after an incident with activist Sophia Brooks and was released on bail with a social media use ban, prompting his US asylum bid.
- Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow Airport on September 1 on suspicion of inciting violence through social media posts, as confirmed by the Metropolitan Police.
- After being released on bail, Linehan stated he may never return to Britain, claiming, 'What happened to me on Monday was almost the perfect finale to my time in the UK.'
- Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley noted that officers should not be 'policing toxic culture wars debates' and were in a challenging position enforcing the law.
- JK Rowling expressed outrage over Linehan's arrest, marking significant reactions from notable figures in the ongoing controversy over transgender issues.
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The Elites vs. Democracy & Popular Government
British law enforcement recently arrested Irish comedian Graham Linehan for a social media post criticizing a transgender activist. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government felt the post threatened public order, so five armed police officers arrested the comedian at Heathrow Airport.
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan says he does not regret anti-trans tweets and plans to sue police after arrest
Comparing his arrest to being treated like a "terrorist", Linehan says he remains "infuriated" following his arrest over social media posts about trans women The post Father Ted creator Graham Linehan says he does not regret anti-trans tweets and plans to sue police after arrest appeared first on Attitude.
The Cautionary Tale of Graham Linehan
Most Americans don’t know who Graham Linehan is, but to put it into perspective, he’s the Jerry Seinfeld of the British/Irish sitcom world. Back in the 1990s, Linehan starred in Father Ted, which is now regarded as one of the greatest sitcoms in U.K. television history. On September 1, Linehan’s real life merged with sitcom-level absurdity when he landed at London’s Heathrow Airport and was immediately arrested by five members of the Metropolita…
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