https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/if-anyone-planet-guilty-terrorism-its-british-state
Kneecap’s Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, speaks to supporters outside Woolwich Crown Court, London, September 26, 2025Rapper Mo Chara cleared of all charges due to prosecutors’ ‘technical error’
RAPPER Mo Chara of the Irish-language group Kneecap was cleared of all charges today due to a “technical error” by prosecutors as the Belfast group accused the government of using terrorism laws to “discredit” free speech.
The 27-year-old, whose real name is Liam Og O hAnnaidh, appeared at Woolwich Crown Court today where he was cleared of his alleged support of a proscribed terror organisation during a concert at the O2 Kentish Town in November 2024.
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Following the verdict, O hAnnaidh came out to an ecstatic crowd, saying: “This entire process was never about me.
“It was never about any threat to the public, it was never about terrorism — a word used by your government to discredit people you oppress.
“It was always about Gaza, about what happens if you dare to speak up.”
He added: “Your attempts to silence us have failed because we’re right and you’re wrong. We will not be silent.
“We said we would fight you in your court and we would win. Today, we have.
“If anyone on this planet is guilty of terrorism, it’s the British state. Free Palestine.”
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https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/if-anyone-planet-guilty-terrorism-its-british-state
