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Graham Linehan arrives at court for trans harassment trial

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Graham Linehan arrives at court for trans harassment trial

Graham Linehan arrives at court for trans harassment trial

Comedy writer Graham Linehan arrives at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to face trial accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks.

The Father Ted creator wears a placard outside court reading "There’s no such thing as a 'Transgender Child'".

He denies harassing Ms Brooks online and a separate charge of damaging her phone.

His appearance comes days after he was detained over gender-critical posts on X.

Report by Covellm.

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