US EditionProsecutors to appeal against decision to throw out terror case against Kneecap rapper
- On September 26th at Woolwich Crown Court, the chief magistrate dismissed the terrorism charge against Kneecap rapper Liam ‘g’ hAnnaidh, also known as Mo Chara, due to a technical charging error.
- The case revolved around allegations that hAnnaidh exhibited a Hezbollah flag, the symbol of a banned organization, during a concert at the O2 Forum in north London held late in 2024.
- The judge ruled that proceedings lacked required consent and failed to meet the six-month statutory time limit, rendering the charge unlawful and outside his jurisdiction.
- Prosecutors plan to appeal the dismissal, arguing that a key legal issue needs to be addressed by a higher court.
- If the appeal fails, this outcome could limit future prosecutions in similar cases and marks a significant moment for Kneecap’s public profile.
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We Will Win Again”: Kneecap Defies Threat of Terror Charge Appeal from UK Prosecutors
Northern Irish rap group Kneecap has responded defiantly to the UK prosecutors’ decision to appeal against the dismissal of terror-related charges against them. The band, known for their politically charged lyrics and outspoken commentary on the Troubles and Irish republicanism, reiterated their resolve with the statement, “We will win again.” The legal battle has drawn [...]
UK prosecutors threaten to appeal terror charge against Kneecap rapper
A Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) spokesperson said they were appealing the decision to dismiss the terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh. The case was thrown out last month and now, Kneecap have released a statement addressed to the "Police (British) State".
Kneecap respond as CPS to appeal against decision to dismiss terror charge: "We will win again"
Kneecap have responded to reports that prosecutors will appeal against the decision to throw out a terrorism charge against member Mo Chara. Read More: Kneecap on the cover – giving peace, protest and partying a chance The rapper, real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, had been charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag and shouting “up Hamas, up Hezbollah” at a gig in London last November. However, it was thrown out last…
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