Kneecap rapper Liam Ó hAnnaidh faces UK terror charge over Hezbollah flag

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, also known as Mo Chara, a member of the Irish-speaking rap group Kneecap, faces a terrorism charge in the UK for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London concert in November 2024. He denies the charge, describing it as political and arguing that the case was filed improperly and outside the six-month time limit. The legal proceedings have sparked significant public support, with crowds gathering outside courts despite police restrictions on their proximity to the court entrances. Kneecap has denied any support for Hezbollah or Hamas and contends the video evidence was taken out of context, emphasizing their satirical style and political commentary. The group's notoriety has grown amid the case, leading to bans in several countries and the cancellation of a US tour. Court decisions are pending on whether the case will proceed to trial, amidst controversies over the political nature of the prosecution and public demonstrations of solidarity.