Teen Not Guilty in Terror Plot Case

A Brisbane teen, 17, was acquitted after a two-day jury deliberation in a case that shocked Australia — accused of plotting terror attacks targeting then-opposition leader Peter Dutton and a public rally. Prosecutors cited text messages and diary entries showing his obsession with infamous terrorists and his alleged plan to disrupt the Liberal Party’s nuclear policy, even including searches for Dutton’s location. The defense countered that he was a troubled youth experimenting with extremist ideas online, admitting to an “autistic interest in bombs” but lacking intent to harm. His dangerous experiments with household chemicals were presented as misguided curiosity, not terrorism. The verdict left his family emotional, as the court grappled with whether his actions were preparation for violence or simply misguided exploration. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/065376dc20673938