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Glastonbury Fallout: Bob Vylan Under Criminal Probe, US Visa Revoked After On-Stage Chants

Glastonbury Fallout: Bob Vylan Under Criminal Probe, US Visa Revoked After On-Stage Chants

Glastonbury Fallout: Bob Vylan Under Criminal Probe, US Visa Revoked After On-Stage Chants Punk-rap duo Bob Vylan is now facing a criminal investigation in the U.K. and a U.S. visa revocation following controversial chants made during their live performance at the Glastonbury Festival. The incident, broadcast live by the BBC, has drawn sharp criticism from top British politicians, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer. During their Glastonbury set, lead singer Bobby Vylan (real name Pascal Robinson-Foster) led chants of “Death, death…

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Police Investigate Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Chants as US Revokes Visas

Police Investigate Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Chants as US Revokes Visas

Police Investigate Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Chants as US Revokes Visas British police have launched a criminal investigation into rap-punk duo Bob Vylan following their performance at the Glastonbury Festival on Saturday, June 28, where they led crowds in controversial chants including “death to the IDF.” The Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the probe, categorizing the incident as a public order offense. The controversy deepened as the U.S. State Department announced it has revoked the U.S. visas for Bob Vylan, citing…

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Glastonbury Controversy: Bob Vylan & Kneecap Under Criminal Investigation, US Visa Revoked After Anti-IDF Chants

Glastonbury Controversy: Bob Vylan & Kneecap Under Criminal Investigation, US Visa Revoked After Anti-IDF Chants

Glastonbury Controversy: Bob Vylan & Kneecap Under Criminal Investigation, US Visa Revoked After Anti-IDF Chants British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan is now facing a criminal investigation in the U.K. and a U.S. visa revocation following controversial anti-Israeli military chants during their live BBC-broadcasted performance at the Glastonbury Festival on Saturday, June 28. Irish-language hip-hop band Kneecap is also under police investigation for their performance. Bobby Vylan (real name Pascal Robinson-Foster) led chants of “Death, death to the IDF” during the…

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Glastonbury Fallout: Police Launch Criminal Probe into Bob Vylan, Kneecap Sets; US Visas Revoked Amid Controversy

Glastonbury Fallout: Police Launch Criminal Probe into Bob Vylan, Kneecap Sets; US Visas Revoked Amid Controversy

Glastonbury Fallout: Police Launch Criminal Probe into Bob Vylan, Kneecap Sets; US Visas Revoked Amid Controversy Avon and Somerset Police have launched a criminal investigation into the performances of punk-rap duo Bob Vylan and Irish-language rap band Kneecap at Glastonbury on Saturday, following controversial comments made on stage. The probe comes as Bob Vylan’s US visas have reportedly been revoked, with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stating, “Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to…

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BBC Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Bob Vylan’s ‘Antisemitic’ Glastonbury Performance

BBC Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Bob Vylan’s ‘Antisemitic’ Glastonbury Performance

BBC Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Bob Vylan’s ‘Antisemitic’ Glastonbury Performance LONDON (AP) — The BBC has today admitted it should have pulled a livestream of rap duo Bob Vylan’s performance at the Glastonbury Festival, which featured the group leading crowds in chants calling for “death” to the Israeli military. The British broadcaster labeled the chants “antisemitic,” prompting strong condemnation from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who called it “appalling hate speech.” The controversy erupted after the rap punk duo’s performance on…

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UK Police Launch Probe After Controversial Anti-Israel Chants Rock Glastonbury Stage

UK Police Launch Probe After Controversial Anti-Israel Chants Rock Glastonbury Stage

UK Police Launch Probe After Controversial Anti-Israel Chants Rock Glastonbury Stage British police are currently assessing video footage and comments made by rap punk duo Bob Vylan and Irish hip hop trio Kneecap during their performances at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, following widespread condemnation. During his Saturday set on the West Holts Stage, rapper Bobby Vylan led crowds in chants of “Free, free Palestine,” followed by “Death, death to the IDF (Israel Defense Forces).” The performance also featured a screen…

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