Linehan Faces Court over Alleged Harassment of Transgender Activist
Graham Linehan denies charges of harassing transgender teenager Sophia Brooks and damaging her £369 phone, with trial proceedings highlighting social media conduct and legal boundaries.
- Graham Linehan faced court over accusations of harassing transgender woman Sophia Brooks and damaging her phone last year, with charges filed in April 2025.
- Prosecutor Julia Faure Walker described Linehan's social media posts as 'verbally abusive and vindictive,' reflecting his deep disliking of Brooks.
- Sophia Brooks testified that she felt 'alarmed and distressed' by Linehan's characterizations and alleged harassment during a confrontation, which caused her to fear for her safety.
- Linehan denies all charges, claiming his posts were made 'as a journalist' and in the public interest.
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