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 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A teenager accused of plotting nailbomb attacks against the then opposition leader Peter Dutton and a Labour Day march has been found not guilty of preparing a terrorist act. The jury returned its verdict on Thursday after two days of deliberation. C
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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 GuardianView image in fullscreenA 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 GuardianQueenslandTeen 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 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
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