Eleven to stand trial on terrorism charges, Down Under
Eleven Melbourne men have been committed to stand trial on terrorism related charges. The men were arrested late last year and early this year after a joint counter-terrorism operation by the Victorian and Federal Police.
In court today all of them pleaded not guilty to numerous charges including belonging to a terrorist organisation. Magistrate Paul Smith said he is satisfied there is enough evidence that a jury could convict the men. Most of the men refused to stand as magistrate Smith committed them to trial.
They will next appear in court for a directions hearing in December.
Posted by: Oztralian 2006-09-01 |