Scouse rapper Mazza L20, real name Malcolm Graham, is under investigation after allegedly filming himself inside Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday, July 20, 2026. The 29-year-old Bootle-born musician appeared in court for driving offences but posted videos on Instagram from within the courtroom, breaching strict rules against photography and recording in judicial buildings.
Investigation Underway
A spokesperson for HM Courts and Tribunals Service confirmed: "We are aware of alleged unauthorised filming at Liverpool Magistrates' Court and are investigating." Filming inside a court is a criminal offence, punishable by an unlimited fine and up to two years' imprisonment as contempt of court. The ban, rooted in legislation over 100 years old, aims to protect witnesses, defendants, jurors, and the integrity of court proceedings.
The Liverpool Echo viewed two videos from Graham's Instagram. One shows him in the dock filming the backs of lawyers while court appears not in session, with the magistrates' bench empty. The second features a selfie in the dock with text: "In court if you don't hear from me, send me noodles."
Driving Offences and Penalties
Graham was charged with driving without a licence and without insurance following an incident on Ellis Ashton Street in Huyton. He was fined £440 and received eight penalty points on his virtual driving record. Merseyside Police reported that after his arrest, he was recalled to prison for breaching licence conditions related to a previous firearms sentence.
Background and Criminal History
In 2016, Graham received an 11-year prison sentence after police found footage on his iPhone of him test-firing a pistol later used to murder teenager Kevin Wilson. Graham pleaded guilty to two counts of firearm possession, possession of bullets, and two counts of wounding with intent. He had no involvement in the murder. During his imprisonment, he recorded illegal songs that gained significant online attention.
Released in May 2024, Graham leveraged his online fame into a rap career, described by Wonderland magazine as "one of the genre's most exciting rising stars" with a "bouncing flow and razor sharp bars." His criminal record also includes breaking a man's jaw and possessing a sawn-off shotgun; Liverpool Crown Court heard he was "obsessed and fascinated with lethal weapons."
Legal Implications of Courtroom Filming
Signs in all court buildings warn against phone use, and ushers instruct defendants to turn off devices. Exceptions are rare, such as media broadcasting sentencing remarks in high-profile cases. Unauthorised filming can lead to contempt proceedings if deemed serious enough for the public interest.
