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Terrorism
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WorldRushdie attacker convicted of terror charges
Hadi Matar, already serving a 25-year sentence for attempting to kill author Salman Rushdie, has been convicted of additional federal terror charges. A New York jury found him guilty of providing material support to Hezbollah and engaging in transnational terrorism.
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WorldExtremist library creator handed supervision order
Joseph Cope, aged 20, has received a two-year supervision order after a jury found he created an online library of extreme right-wing material. Cope was found unfit to stand trial due to mental health deterioration following his arrest in June 2022.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetTeenager Convicted of Encouraging Terrorism Online
A jury has determined that a teenager from Borehamwood, Joseph Cope, created and disseminated extreme right-wing material online. The material, found on platforms like Telegram, included instructions for public disorder and incitement to violence against racial groups.
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