Kneecap sues Canadian indigenous leader over alleged defamation

Irish rap group Kneecap is suing Canadian indigenous leader Harvey Yesno for defamation over a statement opposing their concerts. The statement, published online, falsely alleged the group supports Hamas and Hezbollah, condones anti-Semitism and genocide, which Kneecap denies. The group seeks damages for reputational harm. The lawsuit follows Kneecap's public denouncements of Israel's actions in Gaza. The High Court granted permission to serve the proceedings on Yesno in Canada.