Graham Linehan Appears In Court Charged With Harassment

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 4: Graham Linehan takes a placard reading "There's no such thing as a transgender child" outside Westminster Magistrates Court on September 4, 2025 in London, England. Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan is appearing in court charged with harassment without violence and criminal damage in connection with an incident that took place last year. Linehan, who is known for co-creating TV sitcoms such as Father Ted and The IT Crowd, has also been outspoken against the trans-rights movement. Linehan was arrested on Monday on suspicion of inciting violence over anti-trans social media posts he made earlier this year. His latest arrest has sparked a backlash from free speech advocates. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)