UK prosecutors seek to reinstate ‘terrorism’ charge against Kneecap rapper

Al JazeeraWednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:08:08 PM
  • UK prosecutors are seeking to reinstate a 'terrorism' charge against Liam O’Hanna, a member of the Irish band Kneecap, prompting criticism from the band, which describes the move as a 'waste of public time and public money.'
  • This development raises concerns about the implications for artistic expression and the treatment of musicians in the legal system, as it may reflect broader tensions surrounding political and cultural narratives in the region.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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