Teen found not guilty of plotting terror attack on Peter Dutton after court hears of ‘edgy joke’
A Queensland teenager has been acquitted of plotting a terrorist attack against Peter Dutton and a Labour Day march. The jury reached the verdict after hearing evidence of the teen's interest in extremist figures and bomb-making materials, which the defense characterized as an 'edgy joke'.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal challenges in distinguishing between genuine threats and adolescent behavior in the context of counter-terrorism laws.
A Queensland teenager has been found not guilty of carrying out acts in preparation for a terrorist attack, after being accused of identifying Peter Dutton as an alleged target. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian View image in fullscreen A Queensland teenager has been found not guilty of carrying out acts in preparation for a terrorist attack, after being accused of identifying Peter Dutton as an alleged target. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian Queensland Teen found not guilty of plotting terror attack on Peter Dutton after court hears of ‘edgy joke’ Queensland boy, now aged 17, wrote of ‘autistic interest in bombs’ alongside notes speaking to his troubled state of mind, court told
The article reports on court proceedings and jury outcomes without taking a stance on the defendant's guilt or the validity of the prosecution.
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