Woman denies terror charge over Hamas posts
Sarah Wilkinson is accused of posting online in support of the proscribed terror group
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A 62-year-old woman has denied showing support for the proscribed terror group, Hamas.
It is alleged that Sarah Wilkinson, of Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, posted messages on X in support of Hamas, Westminster Magistrates' Court heard.
On Monday, she pleaded not guilty to two offences of supporting a proscribed organisation, one charge of publishing and another offence of distributing a statement likely to encourage acts of terrorism.
She was released on conditional bail to next appear at the Old Bailey on November 14.
The alleged offences date between October 2023 and August 2024.
Ms Wilkinson also pleaded not guilty to a charge of failing to comply with a notice under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act to supply her mobile phone PIN in November 2024.
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