Graham Linehan Arrested Over Transgender Social Media Posts
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Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow Airport after police responded to tweets he posted, which included controversial comments about trans individuals. He claims armed police detained him for his jokes, and he was taken to hospital due to stress. The police confirmed an arrest but denied any life-threatening condition. Linehan faces a court hearing on charges of harassment and phone damage, which he denies.
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