UK Prosecutors Appeal Dismissal of Terrorism Charge Against Kneecap's Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh
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UK Prosecutors Appeal Dismissal of Terrorism Charge Against Kneecap's Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh

The Crown Prosecution Service in the UK plans to appeal the dismissal of a terrorism charge against rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh of Kneecap. The charge, related to displaying a Hezbollah flag, was dismissed due to questions about the evidence. This case raises significant issues regarding freedom of expression and the legal boundaries of political statements in music, especially in the context of ongoing tensions surrounding the Gaza war.

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