Australian Preacher Mohammed Junaid Thorne Denied Parole Due to Terrorism Links
Jailed preacher refused parole over friendship with terrorists
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Mohammed Junaid Thorne, an Australian preacher jailed for drug offenses, has been denied parole for the second time due to his connections with convicted terrorists and previous support for the Islamic State. The New South Wales parole board expressed concerns over his potential for violent extremism upon release, although Thorne can reapply next year.
- 01Thorne has been in prison since 2021 for drug supply offenses.
- 02He has corresponded with multiple inmates convicted of terrorism-related crimes.
- 03The parole board cited concerns over his potential for engaging in violent extremism.
- 04Thorne's previous support for the Islamic State influenced the board's decision.
- 05He can apply for parole again in 2024.
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Mohammed Junaid Thorne, a 36-year-old self-styled preacher from Australia, has been denied parole for the second time after serving nearly two years of a nine-year sentence for drug supply offenses. Thorne was found to have extensive correspondence with ten inmates convicted of terrorism-related crimes, raising significant concerns for the New South Wales parole board about his potential to engage in or incite terrorist acts upon release. Thorne previously expressed support for the Islamic State and has been under scrutiny for his radical views, which include delivering sermons under the banner of a group linked to terrorism. Despite his participation in a de-radicalization program, the board noted that Thorne had not demonstrated a change in his extremist beliefs. His next opportunity to apply for parole will be in 2024, with his current sentence set to expire on July 30, 2028.
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Thorne's continued imprisonment may contribute to public safety by preventing potential extremist activities in Australia.
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