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Kneecap’s Mo Chara avoids terror trial after High Court rejects CPS appeal

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara, will not face a terror trial after the High Court rejected an appeal by the CPS.

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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 gig

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Kneecap release Sub Focus collaboration No Comment

Kneecap hit back at the British State on new drum and bass song No Comment.

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‘We will win again’: Kneecap respond to threat of terror charge appeal from UK prosecutors

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".

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CPS to appeal against dismissal of terrorism charge against Kneecap’s Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh

The rapper was accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah but case was thrown out by magistrate

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‘Better luck next time’: Kneecap’s Mo Chara urges focus to remain on Gaza instead of court case

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, better known as Kneecap's Mo Chara, has urged focus to remain on Gaza after his terror charge was thrown out on Friday, 26 September.

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Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh thrown out

Chief magistrate at Woolwich crown court rules that charge brought against musician is unlawful and ‘null’

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British court throws out terror-related charge against Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh

The Kneecap band member, who performs under the name Mo Chara, appeared in court for the third time on terror charges today. The UK court has ruled that these charges cannot continue.

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Terror charge against Kneecap band member thrown out by court

A judge has ruled there was a technical error in the way the charge was brought

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Watch live: Kneecap’s Mo Chara to find out whether terror charge to be dropped

Watch live as Kneecap’s Mo Chara arrives at court in London to find out whether his terrorism charge will be dropped.

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Kneecap make announcement after being forced to cancel US gigs

It comes amid member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh’s court battle over a terror charge

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Kneecap cancel US tour due to ‘close proximity of next court hearing’

The Irish rap trio, who performed in Paris on Sunday night despite pro-Israel supporters attempting to disrupt their performance, confirmed the cancellation of their upcoming US tour - but that they have a surprise in store...

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Kneecap cancel all US tour dates over clash with court hearing in London

Band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh faces terrorism charge in UK for alleged display of Hezbollah flag mid-performance

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"We know this story is more than just about me." 'Terrorism' court case against Kneecap's Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh adjourned until September 26

Irish rapper released on unconditional bail after second court appearance

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Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara adjourned by UK court

A member of rap trio Kneecap, Mo Chara, has been released on unconditional bail after appearing in court today, charged with supporting a proscribed terror organisation.

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Terror charge against Kneecap rapper should be thrown out, court told

Belfast musician Mo Chara, whose real name is Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, is accused of displaying Hezbollah flag at gig

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Kneecap rapper Mo Chara to appear in UK court over alleged support for terror group

Kneecap member Mo Chara is scheduled to appear in court today in London. The Metropolitan Police has issued Public Order Act conditions for today’s court date, which has prompted Kneecap to react: "It is a distraction from war crimes that the British State support."

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Kneecap hit back at Disturbed's David Draiman after he blasted Tom Morello for supporting the rap trio

Kneecap have scolded Disturbed's David Draiman for picking on Tom Morello for backing the Irish rap trio.

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Disturbed frontman David Draiman blasts Tom Morello for supporting Kneecap

Disturbed frontman David Draiman has blasted Tom Morello as “shameful” for his support of Kneecap, who have been advocating for the people of Palestine.

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Tom Morello: Kneecap are the Rage Against The Machine of now

Tom Morello has spoken out in support of activist rap trio Kneecap.

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Kneecap banned from advertising on London Underground

Controversial Irish trio Kneecap have claimed they are no longer allowed to have adverts on the London Underground.

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"I am Spartacus." Former Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters risks prosecution, and a potential 14 year jail term, by voicing his support for Palestine Action, now proscribed as a terrorist group in the UK

"Stand up and be counted" writes Waters on social media in post supporting newly proscribed terrorist group

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Police Scotland issue update on 'proportionate policing plan' ahead of Kneecap's Glasgow gig

Safety measures have been put in place ahead of Kneecap's concert in Glasgow.

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Met Police will not charge Kneecap over ‘kill your MP’ video

The Irish rap group performed at Glastonbury on Saturday in one of the most talked-about shows of the weekend

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Keir Starmer vs Kneecap: Will the controversial rap trio still perform at Glastonbury?

Controversial Belfast rap trio Kneecap responded as British PM Keir Starmer and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch call for a ban of their upcoming Glastonbury set. Will their comments lead to a last-minute cancellation of the band's set this weekend?

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