Brisbane teenager allegedly plotted terror attacks after being influenced by Unabomber, court hears
A Brisbane teenager is on trial for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks against political targets and public events. Prosecutors claim the teenager was radicalized by the anti-technology ideology of the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing challenge of domestic radicalization and the influence of extremist literature on vulnerable youth.
The teenager pleaded not guilty in Queensland supreme court on Monday morning, and a jury of 14 was empanelled. Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAP View image in fullscreen The teenager pleaded not guilty in Queensland supreme court on Monday morning, and a jury of 14 was empanelled. Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAP Queensland Brisbane teenager allegedly plotted terror attacks after being influenced by Unabomber, court hears Teenager pleads not guilty after being accused of planning attacks on Liberal party and Labour Day march
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