Teen accused of planning terror attack on Peter Dutton and Brisbane march was making ‘edgy joke’, court told
Summary
A teenager in Brisbane is on trial for planning a terrorist attack involving homemade explosives aimed at political figures and a public event. The court heard arguments about whether he was a serious threat or simply a troubled youth making dark jokes.Key Facts
- The teenager is charged with preparing or planning a terrorist act using homemade explosives.
- Alleged targets included Peter Dutton, leader of the Liberal party, and the Labour Day march in Brisbane.
- He experimented with household chemicals to make devices and researched extremist materials online.
- The prosecution said he was influenced by known US domestic terrorists like the Unabomber and Timothy McVeigh.
- The teen had materials such as a terrorist bomb manual and a military guide on improvised weapons.
- The defense argued he was a troubled 15-year-old making edgy jokes and not seriously planning attacks.
- The teenager’s personal life involved family separation, suicidal thoughts, and hearing voices.
- The jury is considering his intent before deciding on a verdict, even though no attack occurred.
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