Toronto 18 Ringleader Granted Parole
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In a written decision issued Friday, the two-member panel says Amara, 41, undertook a process to deradicalize while incarcerated and has used his day parole “for its intended rehabilitative purpose,” demonstrating “positive change, both in attitude and in behaviour.”
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Amara pleaded guilty to participating in a terror group with the intention of causing an explosion or explosions that were likely to cause serious bodily harm or death, and was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 10 years.
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- 16 Oct
In a written decision issued Friday, the two-member panel says Amara, 41, undertook a process to deradicalize while incarcerated and has used his day parole “for its intended rehabilitative purpose,” demonstrating “positive change, both in attitude and in behaviour.”
- 17 Oct
The board’s decision notes Amara wants to live in his own home, get a full-time job, attend a mosque, see family and participate in leisure activities.
Coverage 3 articles
17 Oct Terror plot ringleader of Jihadist group 'Toronto 18,' which planned to bomb several locations and storm government, granted full release because parole board says he's 'polite and quiet'
Daily Mail- 17 Oct Failed Toronto 18 terror plot ringleader granted full parole
National Post 
16 Oct Toronto 18 ringleader no longer shows signs of extremism, granted full parole: board
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