Moment Father Ted creator Linehan allegedly ‘whacked’ phone out of trans activist’s hand
Altercation between Graham Linehan and trans activist caught on video
- Graham Linehan, the creator of Father Ted, is currently on trial at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
- He denies charges of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks, 18, on social media between 11-27 October 2024.
- Linehan also faces a charge of criminal damage to Ms Brooks' mobile phone, valued at £369, after an altercation between the two on 19 October 2024.
- The prosecution claims Linehan "deliberately whacked" the phone, while his defence argues Ms Brooks was harassing him and the damage is not definitively his responsibility.
- Watch the video, which was presented in court, above.