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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Kneecap condemns 'waste of taxpayers money' as prosecutors appeal terror case decision - The Mirror
Kneecap claimed there is a 'state-wide witch-hunt against Palestinian solidarity' as they issued a statement after it was announced prosecutors will appeal against a court's decision to throw out the terrorism case against Mo Chara
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