Graham Linehan Arrested at Heathrow Over Trans Rights Tweets
Graham Linehan, the Irish comedian and creator of Father Ted and The IT Crowd, was arrested on September 1, 2025, at London's Heathrow Airport upon arrival from Arizona. The arrest stemmed from three tweets criticizing trans rights activists, leading to his detention, strip-search, and a panic attack that required hospitalization. Released on bail with a strict ban on posting on X, the incident has drawn sharp criticism as an assault on free speech under UK laws, with the Free Speech Union funding his defense amid growing public backlash.
