Seven charged with damaging Trump’s Scottish golf course accused of ‘terrorist connection’
Summary
Seven people have been charged with damaging President Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf course in Scotland. The charges say the damage had a connection to terrorism, including graffiti and digging up the grass with political messages.Key Facts
- The incident happened on March 8, 2023, at the Trump Turnberry golf course and hotel in Scotland.
- Graffiti included the phrase “Gaza is not 4 sale.”
- The accused are Kieran Robson, Uzma Bashir, Ricky Southall, Autumn Taylor Ward, Rebecca Sian Davies, John Moxley, and Dylan Chiaramello.
- They are charged with damaging the turf, spraying weed killer, painting slogans on buildings and signs, and damaging a sprinkler system.
- The charges say the damage had a terrorist connection, which means the crime is considered more serious.
- The accused are scheduled to appear in court on August 31, 2024.
- Scottish First Minister John Swinney met with Eric Trump in March 2023, condemning the vandalism and promising a serious response.
- Turnberry is a famous golf course that has hosted major events and was bought by President Trump in 2014.
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