Law enforcement in Toronto and Peel arrested three individuals and laid 79 charges related to hate-motivated crimes, including kidnapping and conspiracy, with links to terrorism, following violent incidents targeting women and the Jewish community. The investigation involved multiple agencies and resulted in the seizure of firearms and other evidence, emphasizing a coordinated effort to protect public safety.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, has pleaded not guilty to terrorism-related charges linked to social media comments during the 2021 protests, which she and her supporters claim are politically motivated and weakly supported by evidence.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, faces historic terrorism-related charges for social media posts inciting violence during the 2021 unrest, highlighting a politically charged and complex legal case that has garnered significant public and political attention.
Federal prosecutors have charged two North Texas men with terrorism-related offenses for their alleged role in a violent July 4 attack on an ICE detention center, claiming they were part of an 'Antifa cell' that planned to target law enforcement with guns and explosives. The incident involved masked, armed individuals vandalizing the facility and shooting at police, resulting in injuries. The DOJ describes Antifa as a decentralized, militant movement with anarchist and Marxist ideologies, though defense attorneys argue that anti-government beliefs are not criminal. The case marks a significant legal action against alleged Antifa-related violence.
A New York judge dismissed terrorism-related charges against Luigi Mangione, including first-degree murder, but he still faces trial for second-degree murder of Brian Thompson and federal charges, with a December court date scheduled. The judge clarified that Mangione's actions do not qualify as terrorism under law, and prosecutors will continue with remaining charges.
A New York judge has dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, citing insufficient evidence to meet the legal definition of terrorism; the trial for the remaining charges is scheduled to begin in December.
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Luigi Mangione's terrorism charges were dismissed in a New York court due to insufficient evidence, but his second-degree murder charges related to the 2024 killing of UHC CEO Brian Thompson are still active. The judge ruled that the prosecution's evidence did not establish intent to influence or intimidate a civilian population, and Mangione's legal team argued that some charges and evidence should be dismissed due to legal violations. Pretrial hearings are scheduled for December, and Mangione remains in custody.
A New York judge dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson but upheld the state's second-degree murder charges, citing that the act did not meet the legal definition of terrorism despite Mangione's expressed motives against the healthcare industry.
Two men were arrested in Utah after an incendiary device was found under a news vehicle, which failed to detonate, leading to evacuations and multiple charges including terrorism and arson. The suspects also possessed hoax weapons and illegal narcotics, with motives still unknown.
A Utah man, Adeeb Nasir, was arrested after placing an incendiary device under a news media vehicle, which was found to be a real but failed to ignite, leading to terrorism charges and a federal investigation involving hazardous materials and potential threats to public safety.
At least 150 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested in London during a demonstration opposing the UK government's decision to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, which was based on property damage related to protests against UK support for Israel.
Kenyan authorities are facing criticism for criminalizing dissent amid protests, with prominent activist Boniface Mwangi charged with terrorism-related offenses, which critics say are used to suppress protests and silence opposition. The government denies wrongdoing, but rights groups condemn the heavy-handed approach and misuse of terrorism laws to target protesters, raising concerns over democracy and human rights in Kenya.
Russian sociologist Boris Kagarlitsky, known for his anti-war stance, has been sentenced to five years in prison for "justifying terrorism," a charge he denies. The court of appeals toughened the initial ruling, which had ordered him to pay a fine, following an appeal by prosecutors. Kagarlitsky, a prominent Marxist theorist, has been critical of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and was detained in connection with a YouTube video about the 2022 Crimea bridge explosion.
The International Court of Justice ruled that Russia violated global anti-terrorism and anti-racial discrimination treaties in relation to its actions in Ukraine, but rejected most of the charges brought by Ukraine regarding the 2014 annexation. The court found Russia in violation of its obligation to investigate alleged offenses under the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism, and also ruled that Russia violated the Convention to Eliminate Racial Discrimination in its implementation of the educational system in Crimea. However, the court rejected other charges, including requests for compensation from Moscow for damages.
The U.S. Justice Department has unsealed terrorism charges against Samuel Salman El Reda, a high-ranking member of Hezbollah's Islamic Jihad Organization (IJO), for his alleged role in planning and executing the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which killed 85 people. El Reda, a dual Colombian-Lebanese citizen, is accused of leading terrorist operations for Hezbollah in South America, Asia, and Lebanon. He is charged with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and conspiring to receive military-type training. El Reda remains at large.
