Graham Linehan cleared of harassing trans activist

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of harassing a teenage trans activist but found guilty of causing criminal damage to her phone. Linehan, 57, was accused of posting abusive comments about Sophia Brooks on social media between 11 October and 27 October 2024. The comedy writer was also accused of causing £369 worth of damage to Ms Brooks’ iPhone at the annual ‘Battle of Ideas’ conference in Westminster on 19 October last year. The festival is advertised as…