"Father Ted and IT Crowd creator Linehan, who is well-known for his outspoken views about trans rights, was arrested in April on criminal damage and harassment charges against 18-year-old Brooks. In May the 57-year-old pleaded not guilty, denying he harassed her and damaged her mobile phone, which was valued at £369, outside the Battle of Ideas conference in Westminster on 19 October 2024."
"In September, jurors in the case - which is taking place at Westminster Magistrates Court - heard Brooks confronted Linehan and asked him why he thinks it is "acceptable to call teenagers domestic terrorists" and in response he called her a "groomer," "disgusting incel", and a "sissy-porn watching scumbag". Brooks said she responded by telling Linehan: "You're the incel, you're divorced"."
Graham Linehan admitted he threw a phone belonging to trans teen Sophia Brooks during a confrontation outside an event. Linehan was arrested in April on criminal damage and harassment charges and pleaded not guilty in May, denying harassment and damage. Jurors heard that Brooks confronted Linehan and asked about his comments; Linehan responded with insults and Brooks replied. Prosecutors said Linehan later tweeted he was proud of grabbing and throwing the phone and argued his persistent tweets about Brooks were oppressive and crossed the threshold for harassment. A video showed Linehan grabbing the phone, and he said he acted instinctively.
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