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Roger Waters Faces Legal Threat for Palestine Support

7/16/2025

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Roger Waters, the iconic co-founder of Pink Floyd, is under fire for backing Palestine Action, a group deemed terrorist by the UK government. He defended the group as “nonviolent” and condemned Parliament for foreign influence. The Campaign Against Antisemitism is now pushing for his prosecution under the Terrorism Act, which could lead to serious legal consequences.

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Roger Waters, the iconic co-founder of Pink Floyd, is under fire for backing Palestine Action, a group deemed terrorist by the UK government. He defended the group as “nonviolent” and condemned Parliament for foreign influence. The Campaign Against Antisemitism is now pushing for his prosecution under the Terrorism Act, which could lead to serious legal consequences.