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Emily Woods

Charged Palestine activist to test freedom of speech

Hasheam Tayeh faces four counts of using insulting words in a public place during rallies in 2024. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

An activist accused of using "insulting words" at a pro-Palestine rally will fight the charges by citing his right to freedom of speech.

Hasheam Tayeh, 34, appeared at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning. 

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