🎤 Big news from the music world! Kneecap rapper Mo Chara has just walked free from a London court after a terror charge against him was dismissed. The case, which accused him of displaying a Hezbollah flag at a gig last November, was thrown out due to a legal technicality – the right consents weren’t secured in time.
But the story doesn’t end there! Mo Chara, whose real name is Liam Og O hAnnaidh, had some powerful words for his fans outside Woolwich Crown Court. He claimed the charges were an attempt to silence those who speak up for Gaza, passionately declaring, “We will not be silent. This was never about terrorism – it’s about silencing dissent.”
The decision was welcomed by Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill, who echoed concerns about attempts to silence voices that stand up against actions in Gaza.
As Mo Chara chanted for freedom and justice, he proclaimed victory in court, insisting that if anyone is guilty of terrorism, it’s the British state. His message was clear: “Free Palestine.” 💪✊
The court acknowledged that the proceedings weren’t correctly initiated. Without the right permissions, the case was deemed “unlawful and null.” Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police said they’re working with the Crown Prosecution Service to understand what this verdict means for future cases.
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