37-year-old Marieha Hussain stands trial for racially aggravated public order offense involving a placard targeting UK leaders during a pro-Palestine protest.

Marieha Hussain, 37, is on trial in London for a racially aggravated public order offense after carrying a placard depicting Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary Suella Braverman as "coconuts" during a pro-Palestine protest. Prosecutors argue the term is a racial slur implying betrayal of one's race, while Hussain's defense claims it was intended as political critique. The trial is examining the context and intent behind the placard.

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