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Kneecap’s Mo Chara to Face Terrorism Charge as Band Unveils Supportive Billboards Across London

Citing alleged misrepresentation of their performances, the group calls the charges a political witch hunt.

Protesters gather outside Westminster Magistrates' Court, on the day of the appearance of Kneecap member Liam O'Hanna, also known as Liam Og O hAnnaidh and performing under the name of Mo Chara, who has been charged with a terrorism offence in relation to the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag onstage in 2024, in London, Britain, June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Protesters gather outside Westminster Magistrates' Court, on the day of the appearance of Kneecap member Liam O'Hanna, also known as Liam Og O hAnnaidh and performing under the name of Mo Chara, who has been charged with a terrorism offence in relation to the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag onstage in 2024, in London, Britain, June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Protesters gather outside Westminster Magistrates' Court, ahead of the arrival of Kneecap member Liam O'Hanna, also known as Liam Og O hAnnaidh and performing under the name of Mo Chara, who has been charged with a terrorism offence in relation to the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag onstage in 2024, in London, Britain, June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe
Protesters gather outside Westminster Magistrates' Court, on the day of the appearance of Kneecap member Liam O'Hanna, also known as Liam Og O hAnnaidh and performing under the name of Mo Chara, who has been charged with a terrorism offence in relation to the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag onstage in 2024, in London, Britain, June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Overview

  • Mo Chara is due at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18 facing a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a November concert.
  • The group denies supporting Hamas or Hezbollah and argues that footage of the alleged flag display was taken out of context.
  • Kneecap plastered London with billboards reading “More Blacks, More Dogs, More Irish, Mo Chara” to rally public backing ahead of the hearing.
  • The trio released the politically charged single “The Recap” and insists it will honour its upcoming Glastonbury performance.
  • Artists including Massive Attack and groups like Love Music Hate Racism have publicly backed Kneecap, decrying the prosecution as an attempt to silence protest.