Sydney man who allegedly called 13-year-old Muslim girl a ‘terrorist’ berates judge after bail refused
A 50-year-old man in Sydney was denied bail after allegedly hurling Islamophobic abuse at a 13-year-old girl on a bus. The incident, which was recorded by the victim, has sparked public outrage and legal proceedings.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing issues regarding hate speech, public safety, and the role of digital evidence in legal accountability.
A video recorded by the 13-year-old girl, known as Janna, on an inner-western Sydney bus showed the 50-year-old man calling her a barrage of names, the prosecutor said. A video recorded by the 13-year-old girl, known as Janna, on an inner-western Sydney bus showed the 50-year-old man calling her a barrage of names, the prosecutor said. Sydney Sydney man who allegedly called 13-year-old Muslim girl a ‘terrorist’ berates judge after bail refused Omar Yassine was arrested and charged with stalking and intimidation after allegedly hurling insults at year 8 student wearing a hijab
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A middle-aged man accused of a “disgusting” Islamophobic attack on a 13-year-old girl has berated a judge after he was denied bail
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