# Comedian Graham Linehan settles with police over arrest for online post

Writer Graham Linehan, known for "Father Ted," received a settlement from London's Metropolitan Police after being arrested in 2023 for a tweet. The arrest followed a complaint about a post regarding gender identity. The settlement underscores ongoing debates about free speech and police handling of online content.

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### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgdyjeqz8lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:29:46 GMT