Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Kneecap Member Faces Terrorism Charge Supported by Hundreds
A member of the Irish rap group Kneecap, known as Mo Chara, is facing a terrorism charge in London.
He is accused of displaying a flag associated with Hezbollah, a group that is banned in the UK.
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the court to show their support.
The band, known for their pro-Palestine messages, believes the charges are an attempt to silence them.
The incident is linked to a gig in London during November 2024.
The charge falls under the Terrorism Act, and it is a criminal offence.
Hundreds gathered outside a London court to support a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap.
The court hearing concerned a terrorism charge against Liam O’Hanna, aka Mo Chara.
O’Hanna is accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag during a Kneecap gig in London.
The incident occurred in November 2024, according to the reports.
Kneecap has expressed that the charge is an attempt to silence them.
- Who
- Liam O’Hanna (Mo Chara), a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap.
- What
- Liam O’Hanna (Mo Chara) faced a hearing related to a terrorism charge.
- When
- The hearing took place on a Wednesday in London, related to a gig from November 2024.
- Where
- Westminster Magistrates Court in London.
- Why
- O'Hanna is charged with a terrorism offense for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah.
Kneecap's View
Legal Prosecution
Freedom of Expression vs. Terrorism Laws
Kneecap's View
The charge is an attempt to silence the band's political message.
Legal Prosecution
The prosecution views the display of the flag as a violation of the Terrorism Act.
- Defendant
- Liam O’Hanna (Mo Chara)
- Group
- Kneecap
- Charge
- Terrorism
- Location
- London
- Date of Gig
- November 2024
- Allegation
- Displaying Hezbollah flag