High Court rules Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh will not face new terror trial over Hezbollah flag display
In a significant legal outcome, the High Court in London has ruled that Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, a member of the Irish language rap group Kneecap, will not face a new terror trial. This decision follows an appeal by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which sought to reinstate a charge against Ó hAnnaidh related to displaying a flag supporting Hezbollah during a performance at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, London. The original case against him was dismissed in September of the previous year due to procedural issues. During a gig on 21 November, Ó hAnnaidh was accused of promoting... [Continue Reading]
