"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging."
"Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has said he will face no further action after being arrested by the Metropolitan Police at Heathrow Airport in September on suspicion of inciting violence over social media posts about trans issues. The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer was arrested after flying in from Arizona over three posts he had made on X. The arrest sparked criticism, with Harry Potter author JK Rowling among those who reacted angrily."
"The police have informed my lawyers that I face no further action in respect of the arrest at Heathrow in September. After a successful hearing to get my bail conditions lifted (one which the police officer in charge of the case didn't even bother to attend) the Crown Prosecution Service has dropped the case. He said he will be working to hold the police accountable over the incident, alongside the Free Speech Union, who said they plan to sue the Metropolitan Police for wrongful arrest."
The Independent sends reporters to developing stories across reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech and produces investigative work and documentaries such as 'The A Word'. The Independent avoids paywalls and relies on donations so journalism remains accessible to everyone. Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow in September on suspicion of inciting violence over social-media posts about trans issues after flying in from Arizona; three posts on X prompted the arrest. The arrest drew public criticism, including from JK Rowling. Police informed Linehan's lawyers that he faces no further action; after bail conditions were lifted the Crown Prosecution Service dropped the case. Linehan and the Free Speech Union plan to hold the Metropolitan Police accountable and intend to sue for wrongful arrest.
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