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| Kneecap: Protests as rapper appears in court on terror charge | |
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| Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, better known as Mo Chara, arriving at Westminster court in central London | |
| Supporters of Irish language hip-hop group Kneecap have gathered outside a court in London where one of the rappers is appearing on a terror charge. | Supporters of Irish language hip-hop group Kneecap have gathered outside a court in London where one of the rappers is appearing on a terror charge. |
| Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, charged under the name Liam O'Hanna, is accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a London gig. | Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, charged under the name Liam O'Hanna, is accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a London gig. |
| The 27-year-old, who performs under the name Mo Chara, arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court accompanied by band members Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin) and DJ Próvaí (JJ Ó Dochartaigh). | The 27-year-old, who performs under the name Mo Chara, arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court accompanied by band members Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin) and DJ Próvaí (JJ Ó Dochartaigh). |
| In a statement, posted on social media in May, Kneecap said: "We deny this 'offence' and will vehemently defend ourselves." | In a statement, posted on social media in May, Kneecap said: "We deny this 'offence' and will vehemently defend ourselves." |
| One of the people protesting outside Westminster court ahead of the hearing of Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh | |
| The band arrived at court on Wednesday wearing "Free Mo Chara" T-shirts. | The band arrived at court on Wednesday wearing "Free Mo Chara" T-shirts. |
| Fans outside the court have placards saying "Free Mo Chara" and "Defend Kneecap". | Fans outside the court have placards saying "Free Mo Chara" and "Defend Kneecap". |
| Large green flags saying "Free Speech, Free Palestine" are also on display. | Large green flags saying "Free Speech, Free Palestine" are also on display. |
| A mixture of Palestinian and Kneecap flags were being held by some of the crowd, and cheers were heard after a van drove past displaying the slogan "More Blacks, More Dogs, More Irish, Mo Chara". | A mixture of Palestinian and Kneecap flags were being held by some of the crowd, and cheers were heard after a van drove past displaying the slogan "More Blacks, More Dogs, More Irish, Mo Chara". |
| Kneecap said it had "plastered" London with messages of support for its band member. | Kneecap said it had "plastered" London with messages of support for its band member. |
| Fellow band member Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin) arriving at Westminster Magistrates' Court to support Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (Mo Chara) | Fellow band member Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin) arriving at Westminster Magistrates' Court to support Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (Mo Chara) |
| A large crowd outside the court in London on Wednesday | A large crowd outside the court in London on Wednesday |
| Who are Kneecap? | Who are Kneecap? |
| Kneecap are an Irish-speaking rap trio who have courted controversy with their provocative lyrics and merchandise. | Kneecap are an Irish-speaking rap trio who have courted controversy with their provocative lyrics and merchandise. |
| The group was formed in 2017 by three musicians who go by the stage names of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí. | The group was formed in 2017 by three musicians who go by the stage names of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí. |
| Their rise to fame inspired a semi-fictionalised film starring Oscar-nominated actor Michael Fassbender. | Their rise to fame inspired a semi-fictionalised film starring Oscar-nominated actor Michael Fassbender. |
| The group go by the stage names of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí | The group go by the stage names of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí |
| The film won a British Academy of Film Award (Bafta) in February 2025. | The film won a British Academy of Film Award (Bafta) in February 2025. |
| In April, the group faced criticism after displaying messages about the war in Gaza during their set at US music festival Coachella. | In April, the group faced criticism after displaying messages about the war in Gaza during their set at US music festival Coachella. |
| In November 2024, the group won its case against the UK government over a decision Kemi Badenoch took when she was a minister to withdraw an arts grant. | In November 2024, the group won its case against the UK government over a decision Kemi Badenoch took when she was a minister to withdraw an arts grant. |