Father Ted creator Graham Linehan denies smashing trans activist’s phone

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has denied harassing trans activist on social media and smashing her mobile phone. Linehan, 56, is charged with ‘posting abusive comments’ about Sophia Brooks on social media between 11 October and 27 October 2024. The charge alleges Linehan ‘knew or ought to have known’ that his comments ‘amounted to the harassment’ of Ms Brooks. The comedy writer is also accused of damaging a £369 phone belonging to Ms Brooks at the annual Battle of Ideas…