Comedian Graham Linehan Criticises Police After Conviction Overturned
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 18:35 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Writer Graham Linehan publicly attacked police following the overturning of his conviction for damaging a trans activist’s phone. The incident stemmed from a confrontation with activist Sophia Brooks outside a conference, and Linehan’s comments have sparked debate over law enforcement actions.
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