Teen Extremist Charges

What happened

The outlets' own sentences, most widely reported first. Hover or tap one to see who reported it.

Analysis

How it changed

1. 17 Sep

   A Queensland teen allegedly operated several social media accounts to post extremist material that supported violence against migrants and people of both Islamic and Jewish faith.

   2 outlets · Sydney Morning Herald
2. 21 Sep

   The boy has also been charged with possessing a knife in a public place.

   2 outlets · ABC News (Australia)

Coverage 6 articles

• 21 Sep Teen accused of planning violent attack, having extremist materialCounter-terror officers raided a home in Maryborough, 215 kilometres north of Brisbane, on August 27, seizing several electronic devices. The raid resulted in charges against a teenager accused of planning a fatal attack and possessing violent extremist material, as well as a charge for carrying a knife in public. The youth is scheduled to appear before the Brisbane Children's Court.Sydney Morning Herald
• 21 Sep Queensland teenager charged with preparing to cause harmA teenager in the Wide Bay region of Queensland was charged with preparing to cause death or grievous bodily harm and possessing violent extremist material. The charges also include possession of a knife in a public place, allegedly part of a plan to threaten people in Maryborough. Counter-Terrorism detectives conducted a raid at a property in Maryborough last month, seizing multiple electronic devices related to…ABC News (AU)
• 18 Sep Youth charged after online threat made towards Ontario schoolOntario Provincial Police arrested a 17-year-old who allegedly made an online threat against a school in Midland. The youth faces charges of uttering threats and possession of weapons for a dangerous purpose following an investigation by police. Identity protection laws ensure the youth’s name remains confidential, with their court appearance set for November. Authorities assured there are no current safety concerns…Global News
• 18 Sep Teen charged for alleged possession of violent extremist, child abuse material
  Sydney Morning Herald
• 17 Sep Queensland 18yo charged with possessing violent extremist materialPolice in Queensland arrested an 18-year-old man after he allegedly ran social media channels supporting violence against Muslims, Jews, and migrants. The investigation began following a report from the FBI about extremist content online. On May 27, officers executed a search warrant at his home north of Brisbane, seizing several electronic devices that contained extremist material and child abuse images. The…ABC News (AU)
• 17 Sep Teen accused of posting extremist material facing 30 chargesA Queensland teenager has been charged with 30 offences after allegedly operating social media accounts that posted extremist content supporting violence against migrants and people of Islamic and Jewish faiths. Federal investigators received an FBI tip about the teen's online activity, leading to a raid in Warner north of Brisbane where police seized devices they say were used for the crimes. The teenager faces…Sydney Morning Herald

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