5 h. ago Father Ted creator Graham Linehan 'was trying to stand up to bullies' when he made anti

The Irish comedy writer, 57, is on trial accused of harassing Sophia Brooks, 18, in a series of social media posts last year.

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5 h. ago Graham Linehan claims in court that police ‘are basically working for trans activists’

Father Ted co-creator denies he became ‘a bit obsessed’ with transgender teenager he is accused of harassingGraham Linehan, the co-creator of the TV sitcom Father Ted, has accused the police of “basically working for trans activists” as he defended himself in court against charges of criminal damage and harassing a teenager.He denied claims from the prosecution that he had “become a bit obsessed” with Sophia Brooks, a then 17-year-old transgender activist, with whom he had an altercation last October. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Graham Linehan says grabbing trans activist’s phone was ‘reflex response’ after taunts about divorce

The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks

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9 h. ago Graham Linehan 'grabbed trans activist's phone as a reflex response after being taunted about his divorce and family life'

The Irish comedy writer, 57, is on trial accused of harassing Sophia Brooks, 18, in a series of social media posts last year.

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11 h. ago Grabbing trans activist’s phone was ‘reflex’ response to ‘taunting’ – Linehan

The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks.

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11 h. ago Moment Father Ted creator Linehan allegedly ‘whacked’ phone out of trans activist’s hand

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan allegedly “deliberately whacked” a phone out of a transgender activist’s hand, a court has heard.

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35 h. ago Graham Linehan 'smashed phone of trans activist he branded a terrorist and an incel'

Linehan denied harassing a trans activist and damaging a mobile phone in a confrontation at an LGB Alliance conference

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35 h. ago Father Ted's Graham Linehan grabbed transgender woman's phone and threw it across road, court hears

A court has heard how Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan grabbed a transgender woman's phone and threw it across a road while making a string of vile comments

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36 h. ago Graham Linehan arrives at court for trans 'harassment' trial amid airport arrest storm

Linehan denied harassing a trans activist and damaging a mobile phone in a women’s conference confrontation

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41 h. ago Graham Linehan faces trial over trans 'harassment' amid airport arrest storm

Linehan denied harassing a trans activist and damaging a mobile phone in a women’s conference confrontation

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4 d. ago Senne Lammens can grab dream Man United shirt number with brutal transfer decision

Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens is flying to England to complete his move to Manchester United on transfer deadline day.

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