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Prosecutors say seven charged with damaging Trump Scottish golf course had 'terrorism connection'
Prosecutors may seek harsher sentences because the alleged vandalism was said to have a terrorist connection, though none of the seven face terror charges.
- Seven protesters accused of damaging President Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland last year could face longer sentences if prosecutors establish a "terrorist connection" to the incident.
- On March 8, 2025, activists from Palestine Action spray-painted "Free Gaza" and "Free Palestine" slogans, dug up turf, and damaged greens at the 800-acre resort in response to the administration's plan.
- The indictment revealed prosecutors will seek to establish a "terror connection" to enable terror sentences, despite the seven defendants not being charged with any terror offences.
- On Wednesday, the White House designated Palestine Action a terrorist group, following the British Government's proscription of the organization last year for promoting "unlawful violence."
- The seven accused will make their first appearance in court on Monday, while Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori continues her Supreme Court challenge against the British Government's proscription.
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The seven identified have been charged with aggravated crimes linked to acts of a terrorist nature.
Members of the Palestine Action Group, based in the United Kingdom, will appear on 31 August, after a civil disobedience action in support of Gaza. The organization is considered a "terrorist" in Britain.
·Paris, France
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The Straits TimesProsecutors say seven charged with damaging Trump Scottish golf course had 'terrorism connection'
Activists from the now-banned group Palestine Action were charged last year with criminal damage for spray-painting walls at the course with the slogans "Free Gaza" and "Free Palestine."
·Jerusalem, Israel
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