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Graham Linehan criminal damage conviction overturned

Linehan, who now lives in Arizona in the US, had been fined £500 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court last November.

Evening Standard · May 1

Trans activist wanted to ‘shame Graham Linehan into an apology’, court told

The 57-year-old Father Ted writer is appealing against his conviction for criminal damage.

Evening Standard · May 1

Graham Linehan cleared of harassing trans activist but convicted of damaging phone

Irish comedy writer cleared at Westminster magistrates court of harassing Sophia Brooks on social media

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2025

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Father Ted creator Linehan wanted to ‘destroy’ anonymity of trans activist

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

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025

Father Ted creator Linehan ‘whacked’ phone out of trans activist’s hand

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

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Trans woman feared vigilante violence after Graham Linehan’s social media posts, court told

‘Father Ted’ creator on trial accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

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