Prosecutors seek harsher sentences over 'terrorism connection'
By The BriefBrief
Seven protesters from the banned group Palestine Action face criminal damage charges over graffiti and vandalism at Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland last year. Prosecutors say any guilty verdict could bring longer sentences because the offences were “aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection.” The accused will make their first court appearance on Monday.
WHO:Prosecutors; seven protesters from Palestine Action
WHAT:Prosecutors say the seven charged protesters’ alleged criminal damage at Turnberry is aggravated by a “terrorist connection,” seeking harsher sentences if convicted.
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 6:09 AM ET
WHERE:Scotland
WHY:The charges relate to alleged criminal damage at Trump’s Turnberry golf resort, and prosecutors seek harsher sentences because the offences are described as having a terrorist connection.
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