Seven charged with damaging Trump’s Scottish golf course accused of ‘terrorist connection’
The Guardian • • world
Key Points:
- Seven individuals have been charged with vandalizing Donald Trump's Turnberry golf course in Scotland, with accusations including malicious damage linked to a terrorist connection.
- The incident occurred on 8 March last year, involving graffiti on the clubhouse and damage to the golf course, including turf being dug up and painted with the slogan "Gaza is not 4 sale."
- The defendants face charges for various acts of property damage, including spraying weed killer on fairways, painting political slogans, damaging a sprinkler system, and causing flooding.
- The case is set to be heard in court on 31 August, with the indictment emphasizing the political nature of the vandalism and its aggravation by a terrorist connection.
- The incident drew attention from Scottish and US officials, with a meeting between Scotland's first minister and Eric Trump condemning the vandalism and assuring serious handling by authorities.
