US EditionGraham Linehan Arrested at Heathrow Over X Posts as UK Free-Speech Row Intensifies
Graham Linehan faces charges for tweets deemed to incite violence against transgender individuals, sparking debate on free speech and policing in the UK.
- Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow Airport on September 1, 2025, by the Metropolitan Police for allegedly inciting violence in posts on X about transgender individuals.
- Following his arrest, Linehan was hospitalized due to high blood pressure and later released on bail with restrictions, including no social media posting.
- The arrest ignited controversy over free speech, with figures like JK Rowling condemning the action as excessive while critics argue that such arrests highlight a troubling trend of censorship in the U.K., as both sides react with outrage.
- Linehan is scheduled to appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court on a separate harassment case related to a transgender woman, as reported by various news sources.
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