Liam Og O hAnnaidh, 27, stage name Mo Chara, is charged with allegedly displaying a Hezbollah-supporting flag at a London gig last year. He denies the charge and describes the case as "political" and intended to silence Kneecap. Metropolitan Police brought the case after studying video footage and he has been on unconditional bail since June. A large crowd of supporters, many waving Palestinian and Irish flags and holding "Free Mo Chara" signs, gathered at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Band members Moglai Bap and DJ Provai and the band's manager accompanied him. Police imposed Public Order Act conditions restricting protest locations and stages, and the band urged supporters to comply with instructions.
A member of rap group Kneecap is appearing in court in London for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, a proscribed organisation in the UK, at a London gig last year. Liam Og O hAnnaidh was met by a large crowd of supporters - many with Palestinian flags - as he arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The 27-year-old, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, denies the charge and claims the case is "political" and intended to silence Kneecap.
It was brought after the Metropolitan Police studied video footage. PA Media Mr O hAnnaidh has been on unconditional bail since his first court appearance in June. A large crowd has gathered outside court, with supporters holding signs which read "Free Mo Chara" while others waved Palestine and Irish flags before the rapper's arrival. Band members Moglai Bap (Naoise O Caireallain) and DJ Provai (JJ O Dochartaigh). and the band's manager accompanied him.
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