A 20-year-old self-described “left-wing anarchist” in the UK was sentenced to 13 years in prison for terrorism offenses related to plotting assassinations of members of Parliament.
The man, Jacob Graham, was found to have filmed himself conducting bomb experiments and buried explosive materials.
He laid out plans to kill at least 50 people in attacks on government buildings and politicians’ homes, inspired by American terrorist Ted Kaczynski.
# JAILED | 20-year-old man from Liverpool jailed for preparing for acts of terrorism
Jacob Graham (DOB: 22/01/2004), from Norris Green in Liverpool appeared at Manchester Crown Court today (18 March 2024) and was sentenced to 13 years in prison.
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“I am going to attack government buildings, politicians [sic] houses, mass murder those who think it is ok to hide their wrong doings [sic] behind money and power but you cannot hide from me. I am aiming for at least 50 deceased and more injured. Any more is a blessing,” Graham wrote.
Graham made over 138 video diaries expressing his intent to commit violence to supposedly help the working class and fix problems like the inability to afford heating.
“I’ve got everything I need to start my revolution… Most of us can’t afford to heat our homes… there needs to be someone to fix this,” Graham said.
“Can’t end my life yet, I have so much carnage to commit,” he said.
“If terrorism is standing up for what you think is right, standing up for the working class people of this country, most of us can’t afford to heat our homes or afford food, there needs to be someone to fix this problem. It is my responsibility to do this.”
He added, “I will be a homegrown terrorist because I was born on British soil. If they want to call me a justice warrior or a hero, call me that. If they want to call me scum, call me that because I won’t be here to listen to all of it.”
While Graham portrayed himself as standing up for his political beliefs, the judge affirmed he was a dangerous individual.
“In reality, however, you are a dangerous young man, you described yourself as the first UK home-grown terrorist,” the judge said.
The case comes as the UK expands its definition of extremism, though authorities were criticized for failing to mention radical leftist groups despite warnings about their destructive scale.
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