Terror case against Kneecap rapper thrown out

Published: 9/26/2025
Terror case against Kneecap rapper thrown out
Irish rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Kneecap, had a terrorism case against him dismissed due to a technical error in the charge. He was accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag at a concert in London. The court ruled the charge unlawful, leading to applause in the courtroom. Supporters believe the case was politically motivated to suppress criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza.