Stephen Fry prison 'pledge' over 'Twitter joke' trial

Fry was appearing at a benefit gig for Paul Chambers who is appealing to the High Court against his conviction for sending a menacing communication.
He had tweeted: "Robin Hood Airport is closed. You've got a week... otherwise I'm blowing the airport sky high!"
Fry argued that Chambers' tweet was an example of Britain's tradition of self-deprecating humour and banter.
Appeal funds
Chambers' case has become a cause celebre on Twitter, with hundreds of people reposting his original comments in protest at the conviction.
"This [verdict] must not be allowed to stand in law," Fry said, adding that he would continue to repeat Chambers' message and face prison "if that's what it takes".
Among the other celebrities lending their support to the fundraising evening were Al Murray, Rufus Hound, Katy Brand and Father Ted writer Graham Linehan.
Linehan told the audience: "We've got this incredible tool and we should fight any attempt to take it out of our hands."
The benefit gig, at London's Bloomsbury Theatre, aimed to raise funds for Chambers' appeal.
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