Kneecap Rapper: Terror Charge & Hezbollah Flag
- Liam O'Hanna, 27, a rapper for the Irish group Kneecap, appeared in a London court Wednesday to face a terror charge.
- O'Hanna, known as Mo Chara on stage, wore a Palestinian keffiyeh and sunglasses as he entered Westminster Magistrates' Court.
- The charges against the Kneecap rapper, filed in May, allege that O'Hanna displayed a Hezbollah flag and voiced support for the group and Hamas. Both organizations are outlawed...
Liam O’Hanna, the Kneecap rapper, now faces a serious terror charge linked to alleged support for Hezbollah. This stems from a November concert where authorities claim he displayed a Hezbollah flag. Supporters promptly rallied in London, protesting what they deem restrictions on freedom of speech. The court appearance saw the rapper enter Westminster Magistrates’ Court, while outside, supporters chanted. This News Directory 3 report delves into the details of the charges, the band’s response, and the unfolding legal battle. O’Hanna denies the allegations, calling the situation “political policing.” The charges allege support for both Hezbollah and Hamas, both illegal in the UK.Discover what’s next as this story develops.
Kneecap Rapper Faces Terror Charge; Fans Rally in London
Liam O’Hanna, 27, a rapper for the Irish group Kneecap, appeared in a London court Wednesday to face a terror charge. The terror charge stems from an accusation that he showed support for Hezbollah, a banned organization in the U.K., during a November concert.
O’Hanna, known as Mo Chara on stage, wore a Palestinian keffiyeh and sunglasses as he entered Westminster Magistrates’ Court. Outside, supporters chanted “Free Palestine” and “Kneecap,” echoing similar shouts from inside the building.
The charges against the Kneecap rapper, filed in May, allege that O’Hanna displayed a Hezbollah flag and voiced support for the group and Hamas. Both organizations are outlawed in the U.K.
Kneecap, known for their provocative lyrics and stance against the war in Gaza, denies the charges. In a statement on X, the Belfast band called the situation “political policing” and a “carnival of distraction,” vowing to defend themselves.
The court released O’H