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19 August 2026

Man behind Sydney vandalism spree not 'antisemitic bigot', judge rules

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Man behind Sydney vandalism spree not 'antisemitic bigot', judge rules

A man who admitted to a string of vandalism offences in Sydney's east did not act as an "antisemitic bigot" but was a "vandal for hire", and is not at risk of committing a serious terrorism offence, ...

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