Kneecap Rapper Charged With Terror Offense After London Concert Incident

Kneecap rapper Liam O'Hanna, known as Mo Chara, faces a terror charge related to an incident at London's O2 Forum in November 2024. The Metropolitan Police investigated online videos showing the group seemingly supporting groups banned in the UK. The 27-year-old will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18th. The band has denied supporting terrorism and claims the video was taken out of context. Several of their gigs have been canceled since the videos emerged. A spokesperson for Kneecap stated, "We have never supported Hamas or Hezbollah and would not incite violence against any individual. The video in question has been taken out of context." The incident highlights the complexities of online expression and its potential consequences.