UK court rejects bid to reinstate ‘terrorism’ charge against Kneecap rapper
Rapper Liam O'Hanna welcomes ruling in case he says was 'never about any threat to the public, never about terrorism'. [Continue Reading]
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]
Kneecap rapper will not face terrorism trial after high court rejects CPS appeal
Judges uphold decision to dismiss case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh for allegedly displaying Hezbollah flag at gigThe Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh will not face a terrorism charge over allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a gig after the high court in London upheld a decision to throw out the case.Ó hAnnaidh, 28, who performs under the name Mo Chara, had been charged with the offence for allegedly displaying the flag of the proscribed group during a performance at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, in November 2024. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
UK government loses appeal over Kneecap terror charge
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, had been accused of showing support for proscribed organisation Hezbollah following a gig in London in 2024. [Continue Reading]
Court rules no new terror trial for Kneecap's Ó hAnnaidh
Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh will not face a new terror trial after judges at the High Court in London rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out the case. [Continue Reading]
