Graham Linehan Convicted of Damaging Phone, Cleared of Harassment Charges

Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan, known for his work on the sitcom ‘Father Ted,’ was recently cleared of harassment charges related to his interactions with transgender activist Sophia Brooks, but found guilty of damaging her phone. The incident occurred during a confrontation at the Battle of Ideas conference in which Brooks, who identifies as a woman, confronted Linehan and filmed the event. Brooks, who was born male but identifies as female, reported that Linehan