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crimeterrorism1 year ago

"Sydney Teen Charged with Terrorism in Stabbing of Bishop, Sparks Religious Community Tensions"

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with terrorism for allegedly stabbing Assyrian church bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel in Sydney, with police alleging that the boy traveled 90 minutes to reach the church from his home. The bishop, who has a popular youth following on TikTok, has been a target of criticism and hate. Following the attack, a riot broke out outside the church, resulting in injuries to over 50 police officers and damage to 20 police cars. The bishop has forgiven his attacker and is recovering, while the incidents have sparked calls for greater public security in Australia.

crimeterrorism1 year ago

"Sydney Bishop Stabbing Declared 'Terrorist' Attack, Sparks Social Media Controversy"

Police in Sydney have declared the stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel during a church service as a terrorist attack, leading to expanded powers for law enforcement. Social media platforms have been ordered to remove footage of the attack, which has sparked tensions in the community. The 15-year-old suspect suffered severe hand injuries and has been arrested. The attack comes in the wake of another stabbing rampage at a shopping center, prompting calls for calm and heightened security around mosques. Bishop Emmanuel, a social media figure, is known for his divisive preaching and has a strong following on platforms like TikTok.

crimeterrorism1 year ago

"Terrorist Knife Attacks Rock Sydney: Bishop and Community Targeted"

A 16-year-old boy stabbed a bishop and a priest during a church service in Sydney, Australia, in an act of terrorism, prompting a riot outside the church. The suspect, not on a terror watch list, had a history of offenses and was released on a good behavior bond earlier this year. The attack comes days after a separate stabbing incident in a Sydney shopping mall. The bishop and priest are in stable condition, and the community is in shock as investigations continue.

crimeterrorism1 year ago

"Sydney Police Investigate Teen's Alleged Terror Attack on Prominent Assyrian Bishop"

Australian police have declared the stabbing at an Assyrian church in Sydney a terrorist act motivated by suspected religious extremism. The attack left at least four people wounded, including Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, and triggered clashes outside the church. The police arrested a male teenager at the scene and believe he acted alone. Authorities have urged against retaliation and emphasized the need for unity, while also assuring that there are no immediate threats to security.

crimeterrorism1 year ago

Idaho Teen Arrested for Planning ISIS Church Attacks, FBI Says

The FBI has arrested an 18-year-old in Idaho for planning a violent attack on churches in Coeur d’Alene on behalf of ISIS. Alexander Mercurio faces a federal charge of attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization after allegedly devising a plan to attack people attending churches using firearms, explosives, and other weapons. The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force detected and thwarted the "truly horrific" plot, and Mercurio now faces up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted.

crimeterrorism1 year ago

"Russian FSB's Video of Crocus City Hall Interrogation Raises Tensions Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict"

The Russian FSB has released new video footage of the interrogation of the suspects in the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack, in which the suspects claim they were instructed by a person named Sayfullo and planned to flee to Ukraine after the attack. The footage shows signs of torture on the suspects, and Channel One also reported that Russia's intelligence services have determined that the territory around the Ukrainian border villages of Chuikivka and Sopych was demined in preparation for the attackers to cross the border, although this has not been independently confirmed.

crimeterrorism1 year ago

"Russian Authorities' Brutal Tactics Unveiled: From Torture to Terror Threats"

Graphic footage circulating in Russia appears to show suspects in the Moscow concert hall attack being tortured, with one video showing a suspect having his ear cut off and another being subjected to electric shocks. Four suspects, identified as citizens of Tajikistan, have been charged and remanded in custody. French president Macron confirmed that the Isis branch behind the attack, known as Isis-K, had previously attempted attacks in France. Russian officials have been slow to acknowledge the Isis claim, with President Putin trying to divert blame to Ukraine, while the White House dismissed the suggestion as Kremlin propaganda. Counterterrorism researcher Lucas Webber highlighted Isis-K's focus on central Asia and its international reach.

crimeterrorism1 year ago

Russian Security Brutality: Moscow Attack Suspects Subjected to Torture and Abuse

A photo has emerged showing a suspect in the Moscow concert hall attack lying on the floor with his pants down, wired to an electrocution torture device known as "Tapik." The device, commonly used by Russia, can generate up to 80 volts of electricity and is used as a torture device by connecting wires to prisoners' fingers, ears, or genitals. The suspect, identified as Faridun Shamsiddinov, a Tajik national, was arrested and claimed he was offered money to carry out the attack. The attack, claimed by ISIS, resulted in over 130 deaths, with Russian President Putin accusing Ukraine of complicity, which Ukraine denies. Suspects appeared in court with signs of beating and torture.

crimeterrorism1 year ago

"Russian Concert Hall Attack: Death Toll Reaches 115, Suspects Detained"

Russian authorities detained 11 suspects after a deadly attack at a Moscow concert hall that left at least 115 dead, with four directly involved in the assault. While the Islamic State claimed responsibility, Russian agencies suggested a link to Ukraine. The attack occurred shortly after Putin's electoral victory, and images showed the venue in ruins with emergency vehicles still present. Videos depicted gunmen shooting civilians, and the Islamic State's affiliate in Afghanistan claimed responsibility. U.S. intelligence agencies had warned of a potential attack, and global condemnation and support poured in, with hundreds in Moscow donating blood and plasma.

crimeterrorism1 year ago

Terrorist Attack at Moscow Concert Hall: Gunmen Kill 40 in Shooting and Explosion

A deadly attack at a Moscow concert hall left 40 people dead and over 100 wounded, with gunmen bursting in and opening fire before setting off explosives, causing a massive blaze. The incident, being investigated as terrorism, is the deadliest in Russia in recent years and comes days after President Vladimir Putin's re-election. No immediate claims of responsibility have been made, and the U.S. Embassy had previously warned of a potential attack in the Russian capital.

crimeterrorism1 year ago

"Istanbul Church Attack: Islamic State Claims Responsibility, Muslim Victim, and Solidarity from Patriarch Bartholomew"

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack on a Catholic church in Istanbul during Sunday Mass, resulting in the death of a 52-year-old Turkish national. Two suspects, identified as members of the Islamic State group, have been arrested, and the Turkish bishops’ conference has condemned the act of violence and urged for prayers and greater security for communities and churches. The attack, captured on video, has raised concerns about religious intolerance, and comes after the recent arrest of 25 suspected Islamic State members in Turkey for plotting attacks on churches and synagogues.

crimeterrorism2 years ago

"Fatal Car-Ramming Attack in Israel Claims 79-Year-Old Victim, Injures Dozens"

Edna Blustein, a 79-year-old woman, was identified as the victim of a terror attack in Ra’anana, which left 18 Israelis injured. Two terrorists from the Hebron region, identified as Mahmoud Zidaat, 44, and Ahmed Zidaat, 24, were arrested after allegedly switching between three vehicles and running over pedestrians. The attackers, who were illegally in Israel, had been caught entering the country multiple times and were reportedly barred from entering. Blustein was fatally stabbed and her car was commandeered by the terrorists, who then continued their rampage, injuring several others, including children. Two French citizens were among the injured, and the French Foreign Ministry condemned the attack.

crimeterrorism2 years ago

"Germany Investigates Paris Tourist Killing as French Minister Warns of Ongoing Islamist Terrorism Threat"

German prosecutors have launched an investigation into the killing of a German tourist in Paris over the weekend. The suspect, who had pledged allegiance to ISIS, attacked a German couple near the Eiffel Tower, killing one and injuring the other. He then attempted to attack two more people with a hammer before being apprehended by the police. The investigation will run alongside a French probe, and the suspect is being investigated for membership in a terrorist organization abroad and murder. Experts suggest that this attack demonstrates the new trend of inspiring individuals online to carry out attacks, as ISIS seeks to regain relevance.

crimeterrorism2 years ago

Hamas Terrorist's Gruesome Acts Haunt Survivors and Loved Ones

An Israeli reality TV star shared a heartbreaking story on social media, revealing that a Hamas terrorist sent a video of the gruesome murder of a man and his girlfriend to the man's mother. The incident occurred after a music festival massacre in the Negev Desert, where 260 people were killed. The death toll in the ongoing conflict has risen to nearly 2,300, with over 1,200 deaths in Israel.

crimeterrorism2 years ago

"Pakistani Doctor Sentenced to 18 Years in US for Supporting ISIS"

A Pakistani doctor and former Mayo Clinic research coordinator, Muhammad Masood, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group. Masood had expressed interest in carrying out attacks on U.S. soil and had attempted to travel to Syria via Jordan in 2020. He was arrested at the Minneapolis airport before boarding a flight to Los Angeles. Minnesota has been a recruiting ground for terrorist groups, with several individuals from the state joining militant organizations in the past.