Akram Family Seeks Media Silence

0:00This is Global News Today. Every region, every story, every day. Lawyers for 24-year-old Navita Kram asked a Sydney court on Monday to block media from naming his mother, brother, and sister. They say it is needed to protect the family's safety after global attention on the case. A magistrate extended a temporary order until next month. Police accused Akram of leading a deadly shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah event on Bandai Beach on December 14th. He killed 15 people in Australia's worst mass attack in decades. His father, Sajid Akram, whom police also blamed, died in a shootout with officers at the scene. The men allegedly drew inspiration from the Islamic State group. They used high-power guns that the father had legally bought. Akram now faces 59 charges, including 15 murders, 40 counts of intent to wound, and a terrorism offense. He has not pleaded yet. The attack stunned the nation despite its strict gun laws. It sparked demands for even tougher controls and better fights against anti-Semitism.

1:03Australia started a government inquiry into anti-Semitism and social cohesion last month. Issue report findings by December. Meanwhile, leaders have already tied gun rules and added new hate speech laws. The case heads back to court briefly next week, then for a bigger hearing on April 8th. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, See the episode description. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com