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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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‘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’

The Guardian - UK

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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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.

The Independent UK

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 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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Kneecap cancel sold-out US tour due to court hearings in London

Kneecap have cancelled their US tour due to its proximity to Mo Chara’s next court hearing

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Kneecap press on with European tour despite Hungary ban and cancelled gigs

Rap trio will face intense scrutiny from French authorities when they play Rock en Seine festival on Sunday

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Is Irish Band 'Kneecap' Terrorists? Here's Why Mo Chara Had To Appear In Court

Kneecap rapper Mo Chara faces a UK terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a 2023 concert.

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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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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’s stance on Gaza extends a long history of the Irish supporting other oppressed peoples

Love them or hate them, there’s no doubt Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap are having a moment.

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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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Kneecap slate John Swinney at Glasgow gig after TRNSMT axe

IRISH rap trio Kneecap slate John Swinney at a gig in Glasgow after the First Minister suggested the band be cut from the city's music festival…

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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.

The Independent UK

Kneecap’s contested Glastonbury performance was forceful, urgent – and impossible to suppress

5/5 They’re good technical rappers – switching dextrously between English and Irish-language lyrics – but their performance excels most in its pure kinetic energy

The Guardian - UK

Kneecap lead anti-Starmer chant during politically charged Glastonbury set

Police assessing video footage of rap trio’s performance to ‘determine if any offences may have been committed’

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"Glastonbury, I'm a free man!" Kneecap draw massive crowd at Glastonbury, as BBC refuse to livestream the festival's most talked-about performance, but insist "the BBC doesn’t ban artists"

Read Louder's eyewitness account of what went down at Kneecap's Glastonbury set, the gig the BBC didn't want you to see

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