Melbourne Teen Released After IS Propaganda and Synagogue Threat Case
An 18-year-old Melbourne teenager has been released from custody after spending nearly a year on remand for counter-terrorism offenses. The teen pleaded guilty to publishing Islamic State extremist material online and threatening the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation synagogue via email under the alias Adolf Hitler. In May 2025, he warned of a gunman attack during Shabbat services and posted execution videos on Instagram. Sentenced in children's court, the magistrate imposed a 12-month supervision order, citing the teen’s complex health conditions, including autism and ADHD, as mitigating factors. The order mandates weekly psychological appointments, supervised internet access, a ban on weapon purchases, and a 200-meter exclusion zone around the synagogue. The court acknowledged the significant toll detention took on the teenager, who had already served 357 days. His parents announced plans to sue the Australian Federal Police for alleged discrimination based on age and disability. The case highlights the intersection of youth justice, mental health, and counter-terrorism laws. The teenager is scheduled for judicial monitoring in May 2027.
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