Father Ted creator Graham Linehan vows to continue trans rights fight after pleading not guilty to hate crime charges

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He is accused of abusing trans activist Sophia Brooks on social media and smashing her phone in October

He is accused of abusing trans activist Sophia Brooks on social media and smashing her phone in October.

They are described by prosecutors as hate crimes — but Linehan remained defiant after his court appearance yesterday.

He told supporters outside Westminster magistrates court: “I have pleaded not guilty and will defend this case at trial. In doing so, there is far more at stake than my own name. For six years, ever since I began defending the rights of women and children against a dangerous ideology, I have faced harassment, abuse and threats.

“I have lost a great deal but I am still here and I will not waver in my resolve.”

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